Severe Immediate Observed Flood Warning Flood Warning issued April 5 at 8:44PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL Apr 6, 11:48 PM → Apr 6, 1:00 PM ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brownand Cass Counties.Illinois River at Peoria affecting Woodford, Tazewell and PeoriaCounties.Illinois River at Henry affecting Putnam and Marshall Counties....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and CassCounties..The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soilmoisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. WHAT: Minor flooding is forecast. WHERE: Illinois River at Peoria. WHEN: From Monday evening until further notice. IMPACTS: At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland notprotected by levees. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.6 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stagelate tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 19.5feet Wednesday evening.- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood + Read More Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. Updated: Apr 6, 6:58 AM Source: NWS Alert