Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 11:18AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 9:18am
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Brown, Schuyler
and Cass Counties.
.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 near Havana.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CDT Thursday was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0
feet early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
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