Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 09:21

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 21 at 11:21AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 9:21am
Expires: 
June 22, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the Illinois River at the following locations... Illinois River at Meredosia. 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 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 18.3 feet Saturday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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