Severe or repeated flooding began in Alexander County, southern Illinois, along the Mississippi River on May 26, 2026.

The entities involved

• Alexander County →

  county in Illinois, United States

  Nothing else this week.

• Mississippi River →

  primary river of the largest drainage basin in the United States

  • Tropical Storm Arthur brings flooding threat to South Mississippi.Mon 07:26
  • Tropical Storm Arthur is affecting Florida, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding.Mon 06:06
• Illinois →

  state of the United States of America

  • A bill is impacting vulnerable groups and farmers in Central Illinois, which is located within the state of Illinois.Mon 17:51
  • The Wisconsin Department of Revenue revoked alcohol beverage permits for Minocqua Brewing Company, which also promoted the death of Donald Trump.Mon 17:31

Related events

• Flooding concerns are present in the Chicago area, specifically affecting Cook County, Jefferson County, and Lake County of Illinois.Jun 22
• An Illinois Waterway has been established, connecting the Lake Michigan and Mississippi River basins, with the commercial corridor passing through Illinois.Aug 1
• Sedimentation issues are affecting riverbed access in the Mississippi River.Sep 22
• Flooding that occurred on January 1, 2026, caused significant damage to local businesses in Gibson City, Illinois.Aug 17
• Crop tour scouts are active in the Corn Belt region, noting that river conditions dictate varying crop outcomes.Aug 18