Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 11:49AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 9:49am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 10:00pm
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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage. Lowland flooding of
unprotected agricultural land begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river rose above flood stage on June 16.
It's peak so far has been 25.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river will slowly rise over the coming days,
cresting near 25.8 feet early Wednesday afternoon. Additional
rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 25.0 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:
Calhoun, IL; Greene, IL; Jersey, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: