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River Flood Warning
Issued: 1:55 AM Aug. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Friday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 11.4 feet Friday, September 04. - 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 Sat Sun Mon Illinois River Beardstown 14.0 14.4 Fri 7 pm 14.0 13.4 12.9 &&
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