Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:44PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 6:44pm
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Cass, Schuyler and
Brown 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 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek
Drainage and Levee District.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Saturday was 15.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.4 feet
Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- 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: