Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 27 at 9:53AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 7:53am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Schuyler, Cass 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 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 16.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 16.5 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall tomorrow evening. It will rise
to 17.4 feet Friday evening. It will then fall again but
remain above flood stage.
- 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:
Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov