Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:27PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:27pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 12:30pm
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 Brown, Cass, Schuyler 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 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek
Drainage and Levee District.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM CDT Friday was 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.3 feet Friday,
April 24. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- 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