Illinois River at Beardstown
Cass County, Illinois
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 35.1 ft
Lost Creek Levee is overtopped.
- 35 ft
Water overtops the seawall in Beardstown and the South Beardstown levee.
- 31 ft
Crane Creek Levee is overtopped.
- 30 ft
Hager Slough is overtopped.
- 28 ft
Portions of Route 100 are closed due to floodwaters. When down, the BNSF railroad bridge across the Illinois River acts as dam. Big Lake levee is overtopped.
- 27 ft
Coal Creek Levee overtops at boat landing. Damage begins at Frederick and Browning.
- 20 ft
Seepage problems begin in the South Beardstown Drainage and Levee District.
- 18 ft
Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District.
- 14.4 ft
Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District.
- 14 ft
Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees.
- 12 ft
Pumping begins in drainage and levee districts protecting about 59000 acres.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2013 | 29.81 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jul 1, 2015 | 29.75 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 25, 1943 | 29.6 ft | — |
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