Illinois Flood Warning | Effective 04/30/2026 07:13

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:13AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 30, 2026 - 7:13am
Expires: 
April 30, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Brown, Morgan and Cass 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 near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Thursday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet this evening. - 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: 
Cass, IL; Fulton, IL; Mason, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL