Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/27/2026 19:13

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 9:13PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 7:13pm
Expires: 
June 28, 2026 - 11:15am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties. Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Schuyler, Morgan and Cass Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the South Beardstown Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Saturday was 21.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 18.6 feet Saturday, July 04. - Flood stage is 14.0 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: 
Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL