Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 8:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 6:55pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Morgan and
Brown Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason
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 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 15.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 15.0 feet for the next several days.
- 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: