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River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:56 PM Apr. 7, 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 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 14.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 16.1 feet Monday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. && Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT) Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri Illinois River Beardstown 14.0 14.6 Tue 9 am CDT 15.1 15.5 15.7 &&
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