Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 10:17PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 8:17pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
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 Hardin.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage. Lowland flooding of
unprotected agricultural land begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 26.3 feet and rising.
- Recent Activity...The river rose above flood stage on June 16. It
initially crested near 25.3 feet on June 17, but has since begun
to rise again.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.9 feet
on Thursday.
- 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: