Flood Warning Illinois | Effective 04/07/2026 18:54

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 8:54PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 7, 2026 - 6:54pm
Expires: 
April 8, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Cass 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 near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description: 
Cass, IL; Fulton, IL; Mason, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL