Heavy spring rain caused several rivers in Illinois to hit major flood levels. The Illinois River, Kaskaskia River, La Moine River, and the Mississippi all hit major flood levels at various locations. The Mississippi River and the Illinois River all remained above flood stage into May. The Illinois River at La Grange set a new record reaching 34.50 feet on April 27th.

Flood in BROWN, ILLINOIS
From 19-APR-13 02:00:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA GRANGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Illinois River At La Grange set a new record reaching 34.50 feet on April 27th. The river remained above flood stage into May. Agriculture lowland damage was the only know damage.

Flood in CALHOUN, ILLINOIS
From 16-APR-13 08:40:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAMPSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Illinois River hit major flood levels all along the border of Calhoun County. The river crested at Hardin, IL on April 26th at 36.34 feet but remained over flood stage into May.
Agricultural damage was the only know damage. Damage estimates were not available.

Flood in GREENE, ILLINOIS
From 19-APR-13 03:15:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Illinois River hit major flood levels along the border of Greene County. The river crested around the 27th, but remained at major flood levels into May.

Flood in JERSEY, ILLINOIS
From 19-APR-13 03:15:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUTWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Illinois River hit major flood levels along the border of Jersey County. The river crested around the 27th, but remained at major flood levels into May.

Flood in PIKE, ILLINOIS
From 19-APR-13 03:15:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMBERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Illinois River hit major flood levels from Meredosia to Valley City south into Calhoun County. In Pike County the river crested on April 27th, but remained above flood stage into May.

Flood in BROWN, ILLINOIS
From 18-APR-13 06:52:00 to 26-APR-13 04:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAISY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The La Moine River along the border of Brown County hit major flood levels. The river crested at Ripley on April 21st at a new record of 32.54 feet. The river fell below flood stage on April 26. Damage was limited to agricultural lowlands.

Flood in FAYETTE, ILLINOIS
From 18-APR-13 08:00:00 to 30-APR-13 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Kaskaskia River in Fayette County hit major flood levels. The river crested at Vandalia at 27.91 feet on April 19th. The river fell below flood stage on April 30th. The was little known damage except for agricultural lowlands.

Flood in ADAMS, ILLINOIS
From 18-APR-13 23:38:00 to 30-APR-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEYER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Mississippi River reached major flood levels along the border of Adams County. The river crested at most locations on April 21st but remained above flood stage into May. Damage was limited to agricultural lowlands.