Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 10:57AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 8:57am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties.
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Cass, Schuyler and
Brown Counties.
Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass
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 Peoria.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not
protected by levees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Thursday was 19.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6
feet early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 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:
Peoria, IL; Tazewell, IL; Woodford, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: