Flood Warning for Franklin, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
854 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Cass, Brown and
Schuyler Counties.
Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason
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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854 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
...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 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek
Drainage and Levee District.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Thursday was 15.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.0 feet
Thursday, April 25.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Illinois River
Beardstown 14.0 15.7 Thu 7 pm CDT 15.5 15.3 15.0
LAT...LON 4018 9023 4012 9017 4008 9037 3999 9046
3999 9058 4015 9043
Hazardous Weather Outlook for Franklin, Illinois
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
316 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
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McLean-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-Macon-
316 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois and west central Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Numerous thunderstorms will roll across the area between 4 and 10 pm
this evening, with a level 2 of 5 (slight) chance these storms
become severe. Scattered wind gusts over 60 mph and hail greater
than 1 inch in diameter are the primary concerns, though a tornado
cannot be ruled out.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Minor flooding will continue along the Wabash River for several more
days. Otherwise, no hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed between 4 and 10 pm.
Expected storm motion is toward the east-northeast around 45 mph.