Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/27/2026 19:14

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 9:14PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 7:14pm
Expires: 
June 29, 2026 - 7:15am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the Illinois river at the following locations... Illinois River at Hardin. Illinois River at Meredosia. Illinois River at La Grange LD. Illinois River at Valley City. 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 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.5 feet just after midnight tonight. - 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