Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 10:56AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 8:56am
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Brown and
Morgan Counties.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria
Counties.
.While river levels continue to rise, the river at Peoria is now
expected to crest below flood stage on Thursday. Downstream, rises
will continue the remainder of the week.
The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Havana.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 15.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5
feet early Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Cass, IL; Fulton, IL; Mason, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov