River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BEAI2
In brief
The Illinois River at Beardstown, IL read 9.19 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.81 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BEAI2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.81 ft | 2013-04-27 |
| 2 | 29.75 ft | 2015-07-02 |
| 3 | 29.60 ft | 1943-05-26 |
| 4 | 29.41 ft | 1995-05-30 |
| 5 | 29.23 ft | 2016-01-05 |
| 6 | 28.75 ft | 2019-06-03 |
| 7 | 28.74 ft | 2019-05-09 |
| 8 | 28.71 ft | 2002-05-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Pumping begins in drainage and levee districts protecting about 59000 acres.
Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees.
Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District.
Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District.
Seepage problems begin in the South Beardstown Drainage and Levee District.
Coal Creek Levee overtops at boat landing. Damage begins at Frederick and Browning.
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.
Hager Slough is overtopped.
Crane Creek Levee is overtopped.
Water overtops the seawall in Beardstown and the South Beardstown levee.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Illinois River at Beardstown is at 9.19 ft, 3.81 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 28 ft.
The highest crest on record is 29.81 ft, on 2013-04-27.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BEAI2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.