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NWS Active Alerts for IL - Map View

State: IL Total alerts: 12 Updated: Apr 12, 2026 6:29am CDT

Special Weather Statement

Area
Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; White; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Gallatin; Union; Johnson; Pope; Hardin; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Gibson; Pike; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer; Fulton; Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard; McCracken; Graves; Livingston; Marshall; Calloway; Crittenden; Lyon; Trigg; Caldwell; Union; Webster; Hopkins; Christian; Henderson; Daviess; McLean; Muhlenberg; Todd; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Elevated conditions for wildfires are expected this afternoon, mainly between 12 PM and 7 PM CDT. Relative humidity values will fall to 25 to 35% this afternoon, and winds will be breezy from the south, sustained at 10 to 15 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph forecast. Vegetation is dry due to ongoing moderate to severe drought conditions over much of the region. Outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are discouraged. Please report all wildfires to local law enforcement as soon as possible.

Flood Warning

Area
Pike, IL; Marion, MO
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...From late Sunday night to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 17.5 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Calhoun, IL; Pike, MO
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Clarksville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.5 feet, State Route P east of Elsberry begins flooding just east of the levee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 25.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Saturday was 25.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.3 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Pike, IL; Pike, MO
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Louisiana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, The parking area at the boat house floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Saturday was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Des Moines, IA; Lee, IA; Hancock, IL; Henderson, IL
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:34PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Henderson, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...From late Sunday night to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 15.1 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Des Moines, IA; Henderson, IL
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:34PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Henderson, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18. * WHEN...From Sunday evening to Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 10.1 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Lake, IL
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:24PM CDT until April 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL, McHenry and Kane Counties. Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Forest land inundated near the river in Gurnee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Saturday was 7.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Kane, IL; Lake, IL; McHenry, IL
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:24PM CDT until April 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL, McHenry and Kane Counties. Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Winaki Trail and Onaway Trail are threatened south of Algonquin. Athletic fields inundated at Judson College in Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Saturday was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Cass, IL; Fulton, IL; Mason, IL
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:17PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Morgan and Brown Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Saturday was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.2 feet Saturday, April 18. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Brown, IL; Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Schuyler, IL
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:17PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Morgan and Brown Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * 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 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Saturday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:40PM EDT until April 13 at 9:42PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, and Riverton. .The last of lowland flooding continues along a short portion of the Wabash River in western Indiana, affecting the Hutsonville and Riverton areas. Flooding is expected to end there on Monday. Flooding ended at Terre Haute and Montezuma earlier today. The crest as of late Saturday evening was between Vincennes and Mount Carmel. The river level is expected to continue falling through at least Monday night. Rain later in the week may bring new rises to central and southern Indiana waterways. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. * WHEN...Until late Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seep water occurs behind levees on Indiana side. Hutson Creek begins to overflow from backwater. Old Darwin Road and a few rural roads in eastern Clark and Crawford counties in Illinois are impassable. Low agricultural land floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Monday morning and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL; Knox, IN; Sullivan, IN
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:40PM EDT until April 14 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site, and Riverton. .The last of lowland flooding continues along a short portion of the Wabash River in western Indiana, affecting the Hutsonville and Riverton areas. Flooding is expected to end there on Monday. Flooding ended at Terre Haute and Montezuma earlier today. The crest as of late Saturday evening was between Vincennes and Mount Carmel. The river level is expected to continue falling through at least Monday night. Rain later in the week may bring new rises to central and southern Indiana waterways. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding is in progress. High water surrounds many river cabins. Access to most river cabins is by boat only. Levees begin to protect farmland. Extensive flooding of Leaverton Park occurs in Palestine, Illinois. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Saturday /8:00 PM CDT Saturday/ the stage was 17.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Saturday /8:00 PM CDT Saturday/ was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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