Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 9:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 7:55pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Henry affecting Marshall and Putnam Counties.
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Peoria and Woodford
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Brown
and Cass Counties.
Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass
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 near Havana.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Access road to Anderson Lake north
campground closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1
feet Sunday morning.
- 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.
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