Flood Warning Issued for Illinois River Near Havana
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A Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice for the Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason Counties in Illinois.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Illinois
- Issued
- August 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lincoln IL
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Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Lincoln IL. The alert is effective from August 21, 2026 at 9:44 AM CDT and remains in effect until further notice.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason Counties in Illinois.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. At 8:45 AM CDT the stage was 16.7 feet. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet this afternoon. Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and continues until further notice.
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