Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/17/2026 10:52

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 12:52PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 10:52am
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Valley City. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Hardin. 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 afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday afternoon and continue rising to 15.4 feet Wednesday, June 24. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 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: 
Pike, IL; Scott, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO