Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/24/2026 19:11

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 7:11pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 7:15am
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 Meredosia. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Beach Road just north of Shady Acres floods near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 20.3 feet early Sunday morning. - 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