Illinois Flood Warning | Effective 04/28/2026 19:41

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 9:41PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 28, 2026 - 7:41pm
Expires: 
April 29, 2026 - 11:45am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Cass, Brown and Schuyler 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 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 17.2 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. 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