Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:16PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 6:16pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason
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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 15.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8
feet early Thursday 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:
Cass, IL; Fulton, IL; Mason, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov