Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/23/2026 07:27

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 23 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 23, 2026 - 7:27am
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Morgan, Brown and Cass Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Peoria. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.7 feet, Flooding begins to low lying areas in Peoria Heights and Peoria's Riverfront Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 20.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet Thursday 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: 
Peoria, IL; Tazewell, IL; Woodford, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL