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Flood Watch
Issued: 6:53 AM Jun. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois, including
the following counties, in central Illinois, Marshall, McLean,
Peoria, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. In west central Illinois,
Fulton and Knox.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- High rainfall rates could result in 2-3 inches of rain in 1-2
hours, bringing the potential for flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:10 AM Jun. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Peoria.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 18.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.2
feet Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Illinois River
Peoria        18.0  18.7  Tue 9 pm CDT 19.1  19.5  19.5


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