Flood Warning

FROM: NWS Lincoln IL
AREA: Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL
SENT: 2026-04-06T11:45:00-05:00

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois…

Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell
Counties.

Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass
Counties.

Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown
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 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 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.2 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CDT Monday was 14.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0
feet Saturday evening.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Alert Expiration: 2026-04-07T03:45:00-05:00