Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 9:36AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 7:36am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the Illinois river at the
following locations...
Illinois River at La Grange LD.
Illinois River at Meredosia.
Illinois River at Valley City.
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 La Grange LD.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Extensive wetland acreage south of La
Grange begins flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 24.7 feet early
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 23.0 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:
Brown, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: