Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/16/2026 08:16

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 10:16AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 8:16am
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Hardin. Illinois River at Valley City. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City. * WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue rising to 14.1 feet Friday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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: 
Pike, IL; Scott, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO