May 1, 2013
The Illinois River remained at major flood levels in early May at LaGrange, Meredosia, Valley City, and Hardin. The river fell below flood stage on May 22 - 23, but then rose again on from May 27-28, and reached major levels by the end of May at Meredosia, Valley City and Hardin. The river remained in flood into June.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 456664). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Brown County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.