Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/27/2026 08:13

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 10:13AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 8:13am
Expires: 
June 28, 2026 - 12:15am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Richland and Clay 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...Little Wabash River below Clay City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, North Clay Road...1 mile east of the gage is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Saturday was 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2 feet Monday 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: 
Clay, IL; Richland, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL