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River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:15 AM May. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY, MAY 14... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until Thursday, May 14. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Thursday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening and continue falling to 13.6 feet Thursday, May 14. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Illinois River Beardstown 14.0 16.6 Thu 8 pm CDT 16.2 15.8 15.3 &&
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