Illinois Flood Warning | Effective 04/15/2026 08:51

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:51AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 8:51am
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 1:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Brown and Morgan 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 at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description: 
Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov