Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 10:10PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 8:10pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Brown and
Morgan Counties.
Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton
Counties.
.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...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 9:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 17.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.7 feet early
Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- 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:
Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: