Illinois Severe Flood Watch | Effective 06/21/2026 08:21

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued June 21 at 10:21AM CDT until June 25 at 1:54AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 8:21am
Expires: 
June 22, 2026 - 8:30am
Description: 
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois... La Moine River at Colmar affecting Hancock and McDonough Counties. .Heavy rainfall on the La Moine River basin may produce flooding on portions of the river. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...La Moine River at Colmar. * WHEN...From Monday morning to early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Water affects lower roads around Birmingham. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by Monday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Hancock; McDonough
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL