Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/16/2026 20:10

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 10:10PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 8:10pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Brown and Morgan Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton 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 Peoria. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 18.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.2 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 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: 
Peoria, IL; Tazewell, IL; Woodford, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL