Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
305 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason 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.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 315 AM CDT.
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ILC017-057-125-220815-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAVI2.1.ER.260816T0245Z.260820T1915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
305 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Havana.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:45 PM CDT Friday was 16.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet
this evening.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
All Times CDT Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Illinois River
Havana 14.0 16.6 Fri 2 pm 16.7 16.7 16.6
&&
LAT...LON 4053 8988 4047 8980 4034 9002 4012 9017
4018 9023 4039 9010
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
254 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Brown, Schuyler and
Cass Counties.
Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass
Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned
for further updates on this flooding situation.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 300 AM CDT.
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ILC009-017-137-169-220800-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BEAI2.1.ER.260818T0330Z.260822T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
254 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek
Drainage and Levee District.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:45 PM CDT Friday was 16.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
All Times CDT Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Illinois River
Beardstown 14.0 16.2 Fri 1 pm 16.5 16.4 16.4
&&
LAT...LON 4018 9023 4012 9017 4008 9037 3999 9046
3999 9058 4015 9043
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
220 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Sangamon River at Monticello affecting Piatt County.
.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.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 230 AM CDT.
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ILC147-220730-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260823T1800Z/
/MNTI2.2.ER.260816T1055Z.260818T0800Z.260823T1200Z.NO/
220 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sangamon River at Monticello.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural areas begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:00 PM CDT Friday was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday
morning and continue falling to 9.5 feet Friday, August 28.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
All Times CDT Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Sangamon River
Monticello 13.0 14.7 Fri 2 pm 13.8 12.8 11.8
&&
LAT...LON 4019 8847 4008 8847 4001 8854 3990 8874
4000 8874 4006 8861
$$
DRH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
141 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...
Wabash River at Lafayette.
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Terre Haute.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
Wabash River at Covington.
Wabash River at Vincennes.
.On the Wabash River, moderate flooding will continue at Montezuma
and Terre Haute into this weekend...with otherwise widespread minor
flooding from Lafayette on downstream. Flooding is forecast to end
at Lafayette early Saturday. The main crest is at Terre Haute as of
Friday afternoon and will slowly work downriver to reach Vincennes
late Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 445 AM
EDT /345 AM CDT/.
&&
ILC023-033-INC153-167-220845-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0161.000000T0000Z-260828T0320Z/
/TERI3.2.ER.260814T2043Z.260821T0700Z.260827T1520Z.NO/
141 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /1241 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Terre Haute.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 24.5 feet, Much of the formerly protected area behind
the Honey Creek levee located in southern Vigo County is flooded.
Flooding closes most local roads and affects several residences.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM EDT Friday /11:30 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was
24.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:30 PM EDT Friday /11:30 AM CDT Friday/ was 24.7
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.7
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3961 8736 3943 8740 3930 8757 3932 8763
3945 8747 3961 8741
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
141 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...
Wabash River at Lafayette.
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Terre Haute.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
Wabash River at Covington.
Wabash River at Vincennes.
.On the Wabash River, moderate flooding will continue at Montezuma
and Terre Haute into this weekend...with otherwise widespread minor
flooding from Lafayette on downstream. Flooding is forecast to end
at Lafayette early Saturday. The main crest is at Terre Haute as of
Friday afternoon and will slowly work downriver to reach Vincennes
late Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 445 AM
EDT /345 AM CDT/.
&&
ILC033-101-INC083-153-220845-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0162.000000T0000Z-260829T0900Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.260815T1605Z.260824T0000Z.260828T2100Z.NO/
141 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /1241 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, AUGUST 29...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, August 29.
* IMPACTS...At 20.7 feet, Leaverton Park at Palestine, Illinois
extensively floods including the campground area. Rodeo area
still dry at this level. Most if not all local unimproved roads
leading to the Wabash River in the Palestine area are impassable
by any land vehicle. Extensive backwater flooding of Minnow
Slough, Sugar Creek and Lamotte Creek in Palestine area. Numerous
river cabins surrounded by water across the river from Merom
Bluff. Backyards of a few residences southeast of Palestine along
East River Road flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM EDT Friday /12:00 PM CDT Friday/ the stage was
19.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:00 PM EDT Friday /12:00 PM CDT Friday/ was 19.6
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.8
feet Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday, August 28.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3913 8761 3899 8748 3886 8750 3885 8756
3898 8759 3913 8768
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
141 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...
Wabash River at Lafayette.
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Terre Haute.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
Wabash River at Covington.
Wabash River at Vincennes.
.On the Wabash River, moderate flooding will continue at Montezuma
and Terre Haute into this weekend...with otherwise widespread minor
flooding from Lafayette on downstream. Flooding is forecast to end
at Lafayette early Saturday. The main crest is at Terre Haute as of
Friday afternoon and will slowly work downriver to reach Vincennes
late Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 445 AM
EDT /345 AM CDT/.
&&
ILC033-101-INC083-153-220845-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0160.000000T0000Z-260830T0051Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260823T1200Z.260829T1251Z.NO/
141 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /1241 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, AUGUST 29...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, August 29.
* IMPACTS...At 22.9 feet, Extensive backwater flooding of Hutson
Creek affecting residential property on the south side of
Hutsonville. Flood waters near the intersection of N. Main and E.
Mechanic St on the northeast side of Hutsonville. RVs and campers
located along the river just south of Hutsonville moved to higher
ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.3
feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday, August 29.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3930 8757 3923 8754 3912 8762 3912 8768
3922 8762 3932 8763
$$
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
141 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...The National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois...
Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
.On the Wabash River, moderate flooding will continue at Montezuma
and Terre Haute into this weekend...with otherwise widespread minor
flooding from Lafayette on downstream. Flooding is forecast to end
at Lafayette early Saturday. The main crest is at Terre Haute as of
Friday afternoon and will slowly work downriver to reach Mount
Carmel Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 445 AM
EDT /345 AM CDT/.
&&
ILC047-059-185-193-INC051-083-129-220845-
/O.NEW.KIND.FL.W.0185.260823T1200Z-260830T0224Z/
/MCRI2.1.ER.260823T1200Z.260826T1200Z.260829T1424Z.NO/
141 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /1241 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO SATURDAY, AUGUST
29...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning to Saturday, August 29.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, River is bankfull in all locations. All
oil field production ceases with the exception of pumping units on
substructures. Access to these are by boat only. Agricultural
losses increase dramatically. Farmers move livestock to higher
ground. City of Mount Carmel leaves flood gates B and C in year
round.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM EDT Friday /11:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was
17.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Sunday morning to a crest of 20.5 feet Wednesday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage Saturday, August 29.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3846 8765 3828 8781 3822 8794 3822 8800
3827 8800 3847 8777
$$
CP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
141 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Illinois...
Wabash River at Lafayette.
Wabash River at Riverton.
Wabash River at Terre Haute.
Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.
Wabash River at Montezuma.
Wabash River at Covington.
Wabash River at Vincennes.
.On the Wabash River, moderate flooding will continue at Montezuma
and Terre Haute into this weekend...with otherwise widespread minor
flooding from Lafayette on downstream. Flooding is forecast to end
at Lafayette early Saturday. The main crest is at Terre Haute as of
Friday afternoon and will slowly work downriver to reach Vincennes
late Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 445 AM
EDT /345 AM CDT/.
&&
ILC101-185-INC083-220845-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0174.260822T0400Z-260829T2248Z/
/VCNI3.1.ER.260822T0400Z.260826T0600Z.260829T1048Z.NO/
141 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /1241 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO SATURDAY, AUGUST
29...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wabash River at Vincennes.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday, August 29.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Kimmell Park at Vincennes is extensively
flooded. River cabins begin to flood. Extensive lowland flooding
occurs in unprotected areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM EDT Friday /11:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was
15.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 19.3 feet early
Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday, August 29.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3887 8750 3874 8746 3846 8764 3847 8778
3873 8756 3886 8756
$$
CP
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
115 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
White River at Ravenswood.
White River at Hazleton.
White River at Petersburg.
White River at Edwardsport.
White River at Newberry.
White River at Spencer.
White River at Elliston.
.Minor flooding is occurring on the White River at Ravenswood and
then from Spencer downstream to the confluence with the Wabash.
Ravenswood should drop back below flood stage tonight. The main
crest on the White is approaching Elliston as of Friday afternoon
and should reach down to Petersburg and Hazleton over the weekend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 415 AM
EDT /315 AM CDT/.
&&
INC051-083-220815-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0175.000000T0000Z-260827T1030Z/
/HAZI3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260823T1800Z.260826T2230Z.NO/
115 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /1215 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Hazleton.
* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Most of the low bottomlands flood.
Flooding begins in higher bottomlands. High water affects any
residents in Pottsville river cabins. Pottsville Road...North C
Street on river side of railroad tracks and Catt Street near U.S.
Highway 41 are flooded. Water is near or starting on Giro Road in
the vicinity of submerged Pottsville Road. Oil stripped fields
flood. Flood gates must be installed at Hazleton.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6
feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3851 8744 3844 8760 3841 8773 3843 8773
3852 8755 3854 8744
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
115 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
White River at Ravenswood.
White River at Hazleton.
White River at Petersburg.
White River at Edwardsport.
White River at Newberry.
White River at Spencer.
White River at Elliston.
.Minor flooding is occurring on the White River at Ravenswood and
then from Spencer downstream to the confluence with the Wabash.
Ravenswood should drop back below flood stage tonight. The main
crest on the White is approaching Elliston as of Friday afternoon
and should reach down to Petersburg and Hazleton over the weekend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 415 AM
EDT /315 AM CDT/.
&&
INC027-051-083-125-220815-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0171.000000T0000Z-260827T1930Z/
/FREI3.1.ER.260818T0223Z.260823T0000Z.260827T0730Z.NO/
115 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /1215 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Edwardsport.
* WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water is at critical levels for makeshift
levees. Most of bottomlands flood. Old Vincennes road and State
Road 358 between Plainville and Edwardsport are impassable by
several feet. High water surrounds river cabins. This type of
flood occurs on average about once a year.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM EDT Friday /6:00 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 18.5
feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 AM EDT Friday /6:00 AM CDT Friday/ was 18.5
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8712 3877 8723 3855 8723 3854 8726
3879 8729 3887 8715
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
115 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...
White River at Ravenswood.
White River at Hazleton.
White River at Petersburg.
White River at Edwardsport.
White River at Newberry.
White River at Spencer.
White River at Elliston.
.Minor flooding is occurring on the White River at Ravenswood and
then from Spencer downstream to the confluence with the Wabash.
Ravenswood should drop back below flood stage tonight. The main
crest on the White is approaching Elliston as of Friday afternoon
and should reach down to Petersburg and Hazleton over the weekend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.
The next statement should be issued late tonight by around 415 AM
EDT /315 AM CDT/.
&&
INC027-051-083-125-220815-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0172.000000T0000Z-260826T1800Z/
/PTRI3.1.ER.260819T2115Z.260822T1800Z.260826T0600Z.NO/
115 PM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026 /1215 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026/
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River at Petersburg.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Low bottomlands flood and flooding begins
on higher bottomlands. State Road 257 may begin to flood if
Shoals gage reading is over 17 feet. Private levees may be
overtopped in many cases.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM EDT Friday /11:45 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was
18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:45 PM EDT Friday /11:45 AM CDT Friday/ was 18.0
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3852 8723 3850 8729 3851 8744 3854 8744
3855 8736 3853 8729 3856 8723
$$
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 610
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
255 PM CDT FRI AUG 21 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 610 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
ILC007-011-015-031-037-043-053-057-063-073-075-085-089-091-093-
095-097-099-103-105-111-113-123-131-141-143-155-161-175-177-179-
195-197-201-203-220300-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0610.260821T1955Z-260822T0300Z/
IL
. ILLINOIS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
BOONE BUREAU CARROLL
COOK DE KALB DUPAGE
FORD FULTON GRUNDY
HENRY IROQUOIS JO DAVIESS
KANE KANKAKEE KENDALL
KNOX LAKE LA SALLE
LEE LIVINGSTON MARSHALL
MCHENRY MCLEAN MERCER
OGLE PEORIA PUTNAM
ROCK ISLAND STARK STEPHENSON
TAZEWELL WHITESIDE WILL
WINNEBAGO WOODFORD
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
143 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-221845-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
143 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Marginal thunderstorm wind damage risk.
Limited lightning risk.
Limited extreme heat risk.
DISCUSSION...
Heat indicies this afternoon will reach the upper 90s to around
100 this afternoon and evening west of Springfield.
Showers and thunderstorms will approach southeast Kansas after 5am
Saturday. Lightning and gusty winds will occur in the stronger
storms as they move in. Most locations across southwest Missouri
will remain dry.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Showers and thunderstorms will move through southeast Kansas and
southwest Missouri Saturday morning. Frequent lightning and
damaging wind gusts to 60 mph could occur in a few storms west of
Springfield however the overall severe threat remains very low.
Heat indicies in the 90s to around 100 will be common at times
this weekend into next week with the highest values west of
Springfield.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
&&
More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/dsspacket
This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf
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Burchfield
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
138 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
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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-
138 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west central Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms are possible (30-50% chance) this evening
into tonight. Damaging wind gusts and heavy rain are the main
hazards, however isolated large hail and a brief tornado cannot be
ruled out.
Due to recent heavy rainfall, river flooding is occurring on
portions of the Illinois, Sangamon, and Wabash rivers.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Flooding will continue for several days along portions of the
Illinois, Sangamon, and Wabash Rivers.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed later tonight.
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NMA
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
310 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
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009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-220815-
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
310 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
There will be the chance for strong to severe storms today,
especially for areas along and east of the Mississippi River. Storms
are expected to develop through the afternoon hours with damaging
winds and hail being the primary threats, with isolated tornadoes
being secondary. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted areas
along and east of the river in a Slight Risk, or level 2 of 5, for
severe weather. A Marginal Risk, level 1 of 5, remains for areas
west.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Storm spotter activation is expected today, especially in Illinois
this afternoon and evening.
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