Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/22/2026 20:17

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 Meredosia. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Beach Road just north of Shady Acres floods near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 18.8 feet and rising. - Recent Activity...The river rose above flood stage on June 20 and has continued a steady rise. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue rising this week, potentially cresting near 20.4 feet on Friday. - Flood stage is 17.0 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: 
Morgan, IL; Pike, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO