Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 8:54PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 6:54pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Illinois...
Illinois River at La Grange LD.
Illinois River at Meredosia.
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.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage. Lowland flooding of
unprotected agricultural land begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 26.3 feet Tuesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
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