Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 06:40

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 21 at 8:40AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 6:40am
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Wabash River below Clay City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.7 feet, Mayflower Road...just north of U.S. Route 50...begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 20.2 feet early Wednesday 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: 
Clay, IL; Richland, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL