Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 10:20AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 8:20am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Schuyler, Morgan
and Cass Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate 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 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 16.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5
feet Thursday morning.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Area Description:
Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: