Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:32AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 7:32am
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Morgan and
Brown Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 Saturday the stage was 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM CDT Saturday was 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.4 feet
Saturday, May 09.
- 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