Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/19/2026 20:06

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 10:06PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 19, 2026 - 8:06pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 8:15am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Meredosia. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Grange LD. 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Friday was 14.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet Wednesday morning. - 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