Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:24PM CDT until April 24 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 7:24pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford
Counties.
Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Brown, Cass and
Schuyler Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Peoria.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not
protected by levees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 18.1 feet Wednesday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Peoria, IL; Tazewell, IL; Woodford, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: