Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 12:18PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 10:18am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Illinois...
Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass
Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Havana.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM CDT Friday was 15.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.3 feet early
Thursday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- 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.
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