Illinois - United States   2026-05-07   Thursday   40.12N, -90.56W

Rushville

Illinois - United States
2026-05-07

Flood Warning issued May 7 at 10:48AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Issue date: 2026-05-07T15:48+00:00

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Schuyler, Brown and Morgan Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * 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 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Thursday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood