# HEADLINE
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The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois
FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON
# SUMMARY
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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.
Illinois River Beardstown 14.0 16.3 Sun 7 pm 16.3 16.2 15.9
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Illinois River at Beardstown.
WHEN
Until Sunday afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.3 feet.
- RECENT ACTIVITY
The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 16.4 feet.
- FORECAST
- The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday, August 30 and continue falling to 13.6 feet Sunday, August 30.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
ISSUED AT
Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 8:25 PM CDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
HEADER
Flood Statement
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 830 AM CDT.