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River Flood Warning
Issued: 1:53 AM Aug. 21, 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 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && All Times CDT Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Illinois River Beardstown 14.0 16.2 Thu 7 pm 16.4 16.5 16.4 &&
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