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Winter Weather

Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Knox; Stark

Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

  • WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Northwest winds gusting as high as 35 to 45 mph.

  • WHERE…Stark and Knox Counties.

  • WHEN…Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

  • IMPACTS…Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing and drifting snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Source: NWS Lincoln IL

Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Jackson; Clinton; Scott; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Henderson; Warren

Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

  • WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

  • WHERE…Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa.

  • WHEN…Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

  • IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com.

Source: NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Blizzard Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Winnebago; Boone; McHenry; Ogle; Lee; De Kalb

Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 11:24PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

  • WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches with total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches, highest near and west of the I-39 corridor. Ice accumulations up to a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph.

  • WHERE…Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, and McHenry Counties.

  • WHEN…Until 1 PM CDT Monday.

  • IMPACTS…Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages.

What to do: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a…

Source: NWS Chicago IL

High Wind

High Wind Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Rock Island; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Scotland; Clark

High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

  • WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

  • WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.

  • WHEN…Until 6 AM CDT early this morning.

  • IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

What to do: Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Source: NWS Quad Cities IA IL

High Wind Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Henry; Bureau; Putnam

High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

  • WHAT…Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

  • WHERE…Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Whiteside Counties.

  • WHEN…Until 6 AM CDT early this morning.

  • IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

What to do: Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Source: NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flooding

Flood Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Edwards, IL; Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Posey, IN

Flood Warning issued March 15 at 10:29PM EDT until March 22 at 3:12PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana…

East Fork White River near Bedford and Rivervale.

White River at Petersburg.

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana… Illinois…

East Fork White River at Williams.

White River at Hazleton.

Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

.Flooding continues on lower portions of the Wabash, White, and East Fork White rivers in central and southern Indiana as a result of excessive rainfall. Flooding remains confined on the Wabash to the Mount Carmel area and is expected to continue until next weekend. Flooding on the White River is expected to last as long as March 25 at Hazleton. Flooding on the East Fork White River should conclude by the middle of this week. Bankfull conditions are expected oth…

What to do: Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Monday afternoon by a…

Source: NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Posey, IN

Flood Warning issued March 15 at 11:34AM CDT until March 23 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois…Indiana…

Wabash River at New Harmony affecting Wabash, White, Gallatin, Gibson and Posey Counties.

For the Wabash River…including New Harmony…Minor flooding is forecast.

  • WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

  • WHERE…Wabash River at New Harmony.

  • WHEN…Until Monday, March 23.

  • IMPACTS…At 19.0 feet, Harmonie State Park is closed. Surrounding bottomland is flooded.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

  • At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet.
  • Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 17.4 feet.
  • Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Mond…

What to do: Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Source: NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Gallatin, IL; Hardin, IL; Crittenden, KY; Union, KY

Flood Warning issued March 15 at 11:33AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois…Kentucky…

Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Crittenden, Hardin, Union and Gallatin Counties.

For the Ohio River. at Shawneetown.

  • WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

  • WHERE…Ohio River at Shawneetown.

  • WHEN…Until tomorrow morning.

  • IMPACTS…At 33.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

  • At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 33.4 feet.
  • Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 34.7 feet.
  • Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
  • Flood st…

What to do: Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Source: NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Gallatin, IL; Wayne, IL; White, IL

Flood Warning issued March 15 at 11:32AM CDT until March 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois…

Little Wabash River at Carmi affecting Wayne, White and Gallatin Counties.

For the Little Wabash River…including Carmi…Minor flooding is forecast.

  • WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

  • WHERE…Little Wabash River at Carmi.

  • WHEN…Until late Thursday evening.

  • IMPACTS…At 27.0 feet, The inundation of county roads begins.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

  • At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 28.1 feet.
  • Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 28.1 feet.
  • Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon.
  • Flood stage is 27.0 f…

What to do: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Source: NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Clinton, IL

Flood Warning issued March 14 at 8:31PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois…

Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 48 hours.

  • WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

  • WHERE…Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.

  • WHEN…Until further notice.

  • IMPACTS…At 20.3 feet, Township roads downstream in Covington begin flooding near this height.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

  • At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.2 feet.
  • Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 20.2 feet.
  • Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.2 feet just after midnight tonight.
  • Flood stage is 16.5 feet.

What to do: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Source: NWS St Louis MO

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