Active AlertsSmithfield, IL

Flood Warning
Issued at Fri 9:05 PM May. 3
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of thelatest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Staytuned for further updates on this flooding situation.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and PeoriaCounties.Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Cass andBrown Counties.Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and MasonCounties..The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soilmoisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding isforecast.* WHERE...Illinois River near Havana.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Access road to Anderson Lake northcampground closed.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 18.1 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 18.1 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5feet early Sunday morning.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood