Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
922 PM CDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties.
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Brown, Morgan and
Schuyler Counties.
Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton
Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
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922 PM CDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Peoria.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 22.7 feet, Flooding begins to low lying areas in
Peoria Heights and Peoria`s Riverfront Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 20.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.1
feet Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Illinois River
Peoria 18.0 20.3 Tue 8 pm CDT 20.9 21.0 20.7
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LAT...LON 4093 8952 4093 8941 4062 8957 4047 8980
4053 8988 4068 8965
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lincoln IL 259 PM CDT Tue Jun 23 2026 ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-242000- Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler- Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott- Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby- Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- 259 PM CDT Tue Jun 23 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west central Illinois. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Flooding continues along several rivers throughout the area owing to recent heavy rainfall. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Scattered thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon north of I-70 and Wednesday night across the area. The probability of severe storms is low. There will be periodic chances of thunderstorms late Thursday through Saturday. While it is too early for any specifics, there may be some threat for both severe weather as well as heavy rainfall and renewed flooding at times during period, mainly from around I-72 southward. Hot and humid conditions arrive Sunday and persist into next week. Minor to moderate heat risk is likely, and these conditions may lead to heat- related illness in sensitive individuals or those without access to effective cooling. Minor to moderate flood will continue on several rivers throughout the area over the next several days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.
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