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River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:58 PM Aug. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Thursday was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && All Times CDT Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Illinois River Beardstown 14.0 15.9 Thu 8 am 16.1 16.1 16.1 &&
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