Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/09/2026 09:00

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 9 at 11:00AM CDT until July 11 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 9:00am
Expires: 
July 10, 2026 - 1:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Peoria and Woodford 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 early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Thursday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling to 15.4 feet Thursday, July 16. - 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