Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 9:04AM CDT until June 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 7:04am
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Sangamon River at Monticello affecting Piatt County.
.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...Sangamon River at Monticello.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural areas begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 13.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 7.5 feet
Tuesday, June 23.
- Flood stage is 13.0 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:
Piatt, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: