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 at Beardstown.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek
Drainage and Levee District.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 14.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1
feet early Monday 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:
Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: