Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/09/2026 09:02

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 9 at 11:02AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 9:02am
Expires: 
July 10, 2026 - 1:15am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Cass, Morgan and Schuyler 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 Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Thursday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.5 feet Thursday, July 16. - 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