The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Illinois River at Peoria beginning at 1 p.m. Monday until further notice.
As of 3:45 a.m. Monday, the river stood at 16. 9 feet. The river is expected to rise above flood stage of 18 feet by Monday afternoon, and continue to rise to 22 feet by early Thursday morning.
At 22.7 feet, flooding begins to low lying areas in Peoria Heights and on Peoria’s riverfront.
