Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:24PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 7:24pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford
Counties.
Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Brown, Cass and
Schuyler 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 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 16.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM CDT Monday was 16.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5
feet tomorrow morning.
- 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