Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 12:11PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 10:11am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Valley City.
Illinois River at Hardin.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 27.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 27.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.5 feet
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Area Description:
Calhoun, IL; Greene, IL; Jersey, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov