Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:13AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 9:13am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Schuyler, Morgan and
Brown 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 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CDT Thursday was 15.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0
feet this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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