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River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:19 AM Jul. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 8:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Sunday was 18.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.8 feet Sunday, July 12. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Illinois River Beardstown 14.0 18.2 Sun 8 pm CDT 17.9 17.6 17.4 &&
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