Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:28AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 9:28am
Expires:
April 18, 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 Schuyler, Brown, Morgan
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.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural
areas not protected by levees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CDT Friday was 15.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 15.1 feet.
- 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.
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