Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 8 at 9:33PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 8, 2026 - 7:33pm
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown
and Cass 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.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural
areas not protected by levees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9
feet Sunday morning.
- 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
Sender: