Lincoln IL weather alerts, warnings, watches and advisories (2024)

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Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 24 at 9:18AM CDT until July 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.For the Des Plaines River...including Russell...Minor flooding isforecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream toUS-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge.* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land is inundatednear the river. Residential property is threatened near the river.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.9 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 8.1 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageSaturday morning.- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Area
Lake, IL

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 24th, 2024 09:18:00 am CDT

Effective
July 24th, 2024 09:18:00 am CDT

Expires
July 25th, 2024 03:30:00 am CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 24 at 4:50AM CDT until July 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inWisconsin...Illinois...ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County.Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Rock River at Afton.* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.* IMPACTS...At 9.1 feet, Floodwaters affect property of a home onSouth Christian Road on the east side of the river in the Aftonarea. There is minor erosional flood damage to lowland andagricultural land in the Afton and Janesville areas.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 4:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.5 feet.- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 4:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 9.5 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageearly Sunday afternoon and continue falling to 8.5 feetTuesday evening.- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of9.6 feet on 03/14/1985.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Area
Winnebago, IL; Rock, WI

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 24th, 2024 04:50:00 am CDT

Effective
July 24th, 2024 04:50:00 am CDT

Expires
July 24th, 2024 05:00:00 pm CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:20PM CDT until July 25 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Quincy.Mississippi River at LaGrange....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Canton.Mississippi River at Louisiana.Mississippi River at Grafton.Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.Mississippi River at Winfield.Mississippi River at Saverton.Mississippi River at Hannibal.Mississippi River at Clarksville....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Chester.River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecastprecipitation for the next 24 hours.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Quincy.* WHEN...Until late Thursday evening.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.5 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 19.9 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagetomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 15.2 feet Tuesday,July 30.- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.

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Area
Adams, IL; Marion, MO

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 25th, 2024 09:30:00 am CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:20PM CDT until July 26 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Quincy.Mississippi River at LaGrange....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Canton.Mississippi River at Louisiana.Mississippi River at Grafton.Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.Mississippi River at Winfield.Mississippi River at Saverton.Mississippi River at Hannibal.Mississippi River at Clarksville....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Chester.River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecastprecipitation for the next 24 hours.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.* WHEN...Until late Friday morning.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.7 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 19.1 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageearly Thursday morning and continue falling to 14.2 feetTuesday, July 30.- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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Area
Adams, IL; Marion, MO

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 25th, 2024 09:30:00 am CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:20PM CDT until July 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Quincy.Mississippi River at LaGrange....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Canton.Mississippi River at Louisiana.Mississippi River at Grafton.Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.Mississippi River at Winfield.Mississippi River at Saverton.Mississippi River at Hannibal.Mississippi River at Clarksville....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Chester.River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecastprecipitation for the next 24 hours.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Canton.* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.7 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 17.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageFriday morning and continue falling to 12.5 feet Tuesday,July 30.- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Area
Adams, IL; Lewis, MO

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 25th, 2024 09:30:00 am CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:20PM CDT until July 28 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Quincy.Mississippi River at LaGrange....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Canton.Mississippi River at Louisiana.Mississippi River at Grafton.Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.Mississippi River at Winfield.Mississippi River at Saverton.Mississippi River at Hannibal.Mississippi River at Clarksville....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Chester.River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecastprecipitation for the next 24 hours.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Grafton.* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.3 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 21.6 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageearly Saturday morning and continue falling to 17.4 feetTuesday, July 30.- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

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Area
Jersey, IL; St. Charles, MO

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 25th, 2024 09:30:00 am CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:20PM CDT until July 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Quincy.Mississippi River at LaGrange....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Canton.Mississippi River at Louisiana.Mississippi River at Grafton.Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.Mississippi River at Winfield.Mississippi River at Saverton.Mississippi River at Hannibal.Mississippi River at Clarksville....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Chester.River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecastprecipitation for the next 24 hours.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Saverton.* WHEN...Until late Monday morning.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 6:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 6:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 19.3 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageearly Sunday morning and continue falling to 14.2 feetTuesday, July 30.- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

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Area
Pike, IL; Ralls, MO

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 25th, 2024 09:30:00 am CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:20PM CDT until July 30 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Quincy.Mississippi River at LaGrange....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Canton.Mississippi River at Louisiana.Mississippi River at Grafton.Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.Mississippi River at Winfield.Mississippi River at Saverton.Mississippi River at Hannibal.Mississippi River at Clarksville....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Chester.River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecastprecipitation for the next 24 hours.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal.* WHEN...Until Tuesday, July 30.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.3 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 20.7 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageMonday morning and continue falling to 16.3 feet Tuesday,July 30.- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

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Area
Pike, IL; Marion, MO

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 25th, 2024 09:30:00 am CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:20PM CDT until July 30 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Quincy.Mississippi River at LaGrange....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Canton.Mississippi River at Louisiana.Mississippi River at Grafton.Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.Mississippi River at Winfield.Mississippi River at Saverton.Mississippi River at Hannibal.Mississippi River at Clarksville....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Chester.River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecastprecipitation for the next 24 hours.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Winfield.* WHEN...Until Tuesday, July 30.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 29.7 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 29.9 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagelate Monday morning and continue falling to 25.0 feetTuesday, July 30.- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

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Area
Calhoun, IL; Lincoln, MO

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 25th, 2024 09:30:00 am CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:20PM CDT until July 31 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Quincy.Mississippi River at LaGrange....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Canton.Mississippi River at Louisiana.Mississippi River at Grafton.Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.Mississippi River at Winfield.Mississippi River at Saverton.Mississippi River at Hannibal.Mississippi River at Clarksville....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Chester.River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecastprecipitation for the next 24 hours.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Clarksville.* WHEN...Until Wednesday, July 31.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 29.2 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 29.5 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageMonday evening and continue falling to 24.3 feet Tuesday,July 30.- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

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Area
Calhoun, IL; Pike, MO

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 25th, 2024 09:30:00 am CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:20PM CDT until July 31 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Quincy.Mississippi River at LaGrange....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Canton.Mississippi River at Louisiana.Mississippi River at Grafton.Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.Mississippi River at Winfield.Mississippi River at Saverton.Mississippi River at Hannibal.Mississippi River at Clarksville....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Mississippi River at Chester.River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecastprecipitation for the next 24 hours.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Louisiana.* WHEN...Until Wednesday, July 31.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.8 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 19.2 feet.- Forecast...The river will continue to fall and will fallbelow flood stage late Monday evening.- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Area
Pike, IL; Pike, MO

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:20:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 25th, 2024 09:30:00 am CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:14PM CDT until July 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa,Mercer and Henderson Counties....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Missouri...Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines,Henderson and Hanco*ck Counties.Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines andHenderson Counties.Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hanco*ck and ClarkCounties.Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Louisa,Mercer and Muscatine Counties.Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and MercerCounties....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and RockIsland Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Muscatine.* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects the lower portion of theRiverside Park parking lot.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet and falling.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageearly tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 12.7 feetTuesday, July 30.- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

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Area
Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA; Mercer, IL; Rock Island, IL

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:14:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:14:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 24th, 2024 09:15:00 pm CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:14PM CDT until July 26 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa,Mercer and Henderson Counties....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Missouri...Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines,Henderson and Hanco*ck Counties.Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines andHenderson Counties.Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hanco*ck and ClarkCounties.Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Louisa,Mercer and Muscatine Counties.Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and MercerCounties....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and RockIsland Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.* WHERE...Mississippi River at New Boston LD17.* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.* IMPACTS...At 18.1 feet, Lock and Dam 17 is closed.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:40 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.2 feet and falling.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageThursday evening and continue falling to 12.1 feet Tuesday,July 30.- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Area
Louisa, IA; Mercer, IL

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:14:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:14:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 24th, 2024 09:15:00 pm CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:14PM CDT until July 26 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa,Mercer and Henderson Counties....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Missouri...Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines,Henderson and Hanco*ck Counties.Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines andHenderson Counties.Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hanco*ck and ClarkCounties.Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Louisa,Mercer and Muscatine Counties.Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and MercerCounties....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and RockIsland Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Keithsburg.* WHEN...Until late Friday evening.* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water is over the campground and boat rampin Keithsburg.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.3 feet and falling.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageearly Friday morning and continue falling to 11.7 feetTuesday, July 30.- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

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Area
Des Moines, IA; Louisa, IA; Henderson, IL; Mercer, IL

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:14:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:14:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 24th, 2024 09:15:00 pm CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:14PM CDT until July 27 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa,Mercer and Henderson Counties....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Missouri...Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines,Henderson and Hanco*ck Counties.Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines andHenderson Counties.Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hanco*ck and ClarkCounties.Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Louisa,Mercer and Muscatine Counties.Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and MercerCounties....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and RockIsland Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Gregory Landing.* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects the road north of the grainelevator in Gregory Landing.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.0 feet and falling.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagelate Friday evening and continue falling to 13.0 feetTuesday, July 30.- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Area
Hanco*ck, IL; Clark, MO

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:14:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:14:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 24th, 2024 09:15:00 pm CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:14PM CDT until July 29 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa,Mercer and Henderson Counties....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Missouri...Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines,Henderson and Hanco*ck Counties.Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines andHenderson Counties.Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hanco*ck and ClarkCounties.Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Louisa,Mercer and Muscatine Counties.Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and MercerCounties....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and RockIsland Counties.* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington.* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, Water affects Riverview Drive in RiverviewPark in Fort Madison.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.4 feet and falling.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageSunday morning and continue falling to 14.0 feet Tuesday,July 30.- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Area
Des Moines, IA; Lee, IA; Hanco*ck, IL; Henderson, IL

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:14:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:14:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 24th, 2024 09:15:00 pm CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:14PM CDT until July 29 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa,Mercer and Henderson Counties....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Missouri...Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines,Henderson and Hanco*ck Counties.Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines andHenderson Counties.Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hanco*ck and ClarkCounties.Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Louisa,Mercer and Muscatine Counties.Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and MercerCounties....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and RockIsland Counties.* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18.* WHEN...Until Monday morning.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.7 feet and falling.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageearly Sunday afternoon and continue falling to 8.9 feetTuesday, July 30.- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

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Area
Des Moines, IA; Henderson, IL

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:14:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:14:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 24th, 2024 09:15:00 pm CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 9:01PM CDT until July 29 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island andWhiteside Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of unprotected agricultural landoccurs. Water also affects Lundeens Landing Campground.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.3 feet and falling.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageMonday morning and continue falling to 11.6 feet Tuesday,July 30.- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

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Area
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 09:01:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 09:01:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 24th, 2024 09:15:00 pm CDT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 23 at 8:59PM CDT until July 29 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Missouri...Illinois River at Hardin.Cuivre River at Old Monroe.River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecastprecipitation for the next 24 hours.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin.* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 26.2 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 26.5 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageSaturday evening and continue falling to 23.8 feet Tuesday,July 30.- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

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Area
Calhoun, IL; Greene, IL; Jersey, IL

Severity
Severe

Certainty
Observed

Urgency
Immediate

Published
July 23rd, 2024 08:59:00 pm CDT

Effective
July 23rd, 2024 08:59:00 pm CDT

Expires
July 25th, 2024 09:00:00 am CDT

Air Quality Alert

Air Quality Alert issued July 23 at 3:32PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

The St. Louis Clean Air Partnership has issued an air quality alertfor the St. Louis metropolitan area from 10 AM to 8 PM CDTWednesday.An Orange air quality forecast means that maximum ozoneconcentrations are expected to reach levels that pose a health risk.Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Ground-level ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathingdifficulties for children, older adults, as well as persons withrespiratory problems.Reducing outdoor physical activity is recommended. If it is aregularly scheduled work day you are urged to considertelecommuting, carpooling, or utilizing public transit. Avoidexcessive idling and do not top off when refueling motor vehicles.The use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment should be reduced orpostponed until late in the day.For more information visit the St. Louis Clean Air Partnership athttp://cleanair-stlouis.com/For current Air Quality Index (AQI) values visithttps://www.airnow.gov/

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Area
Madison; St. Clair; Monroe; St. Charles; Franklin; St. Louis; St. Louis City; Jefferson

Severity
Unknown

Certainty
Unknown

Urgency
Unknown

Published
July 23rd, 2024 03:32:00 pm CDT

Effective
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Lincoln IL weather alerts, warnings, watches and advisories (2024)

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What's the difference between a watch and a warning in a thunderstorm? ›

A thunderstorm watch, which can be in effect for several hours, means weather conditions exist where severe thunderstorms can easily develop. A thunderstorm warning means current storm conditions can turn worse, including heavy rain and strong winds.

What is the difference between a watch and warning How does an advisory differ from a warning? ›

As the event becomes imminent, a watch will normally be upgraded to either a warning or an advisory (which indicates an 80% or greater probability of occurence). A Warning indicates that conditions pose a threat to life or property, and that travel will become difficult to impossible.

What is the difference between a watch and a warning issued by the US National weather Service? ›

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued when severe thunderstorms are occurring or imminent in the warning area. 2) Hail 1 inch in diameter or larger. A Tornado Watch is issued when severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. It does not mean that they will occur.

Should you wash your hands or take a shower during a thunderstorm? ›

Lightning can travel through plumbing. It is best to avoid all water during a thunderstorm. Do not shower, bathe, wash dishes, or wash your hands.

What is worse, a tornado watch or warning? ›

A Tornado Watch is issued by the NWS when weather conditions in an area suggest an increased risk of severe weather capable of producing a tornado. The NWS releases a Tornado Warning when a tornado has been observed or detected by weather radar. A warning means you should seek shelter without delay.

What are the three types of alerts used to identify severe weather conditions? ›

The National Weather Service uses the words "advisory", "watch" and "warning" to alert you to potentially dangerous weather. Understanding these terms and knowing how to react can be a life saver.

Is a warning worse than a watch? ›

Watch - Conditions are favorable for the severe weather event in or near the watch area. When a watch is announced, stay alert and be ready to take action. Warning - Severe weather event is imminent or occurring in the warned area. Take action based on the emergency at hand.

Which comes first, a watch or a warning? ›

Tornado watches are usually issued at least an hour in advance of anticipated risky weather and up to eight hours before so people can make a plan to act in case a tornado is spotted and a warning is issued, according to a USA Today report.

What are the 5 levels of severe weather? ›

The product is divided into 5 levels. Those levels from 1 to 5 respectively are MARGINAL, SLIGHT, ENHANCED, MODERATE, and HIGH. An area under a MARGINAL risk for severe weather will feature a threat of isolated severe weather.

What does Severe Thunderstorm Watch 333 mean? ›

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.

What is the difference between a watch and a warning in protecting people from severe weather? ›

If a WATCH is in effect for your area, it means that conditions are favorable for the development of severe storms. You should stay alert to changing weather conditions and be prepared to take shelter if needed. If a WARNING is issued for your area, take action!

Is a watch better than a warning? ›

For example, a tornado watch would mean there is a good chance that a tornado will form in the affected area, whereas a tornado warning would mean a tornado is occurring or about to occur and those in the region should take cover immediately.

How to remember watch vs warning? ›

A watch means severe weather is possible. A warning means that severe weather is happening, and you need to take action. A good way to remember the difference is by thinking of cupcakes! During a cupcake watch, we have all of the ingredients available to make a cupcake.

Is a hurricane warning worse than a watch? ›

A hurricane warning is issued to indicate that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or higher) are expected within a specified area. Unlike a hurricane watch, a warning is more urgent and indicates that hurricane conditions are not just possible—they are anticipated.

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