Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 9:00am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Brown and
Morgan Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the South
Beardstown Drainage and Levee District.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 17.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 19.5 feet
Wednesday, June 24. 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
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