Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Kaskaskia, IL ∙ Ellis Grove, IL ∙ McBride, MO ∙ Jacob, IL ∙ Fults, IL ∙ Modoc, IL ∙ Lithium, MO ∙ Rockwood, IL ∙ Saint Mary, MO ∙ Prairie du Rocher, IL

Headline

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at St. Louis.
Mississippi River at Alton.
Mississippi River near Herculaneum.
Mississippi River at Mel Price LD.
Mississippi River at Grafton.
Mississippi River at Chester.
Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.
Mississippi River at Quincy.
Mississippi River at LaGrange.
Mississippi River at Canton.
Mississippi River at Winfield.
Mississippi River at Saverton.
Mississippi River at Hannibal.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service St Louis MO 1020 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2024 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at St. Louis. Mississippi River at Alton. Mississippi River near Herculaneum. Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21. Mississippi River at Quincy. Mississippi River at LaGrange. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Hannibal. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 && ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Chester. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Ste. Genevieve flood gates are closed at this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 31.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Friday was 31.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.0 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. && Fld Observed Forecasts (7:00 am) Location Stg Stage Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Mississippi River Chester 27.0 31.4 34.6 34.9 34.0 32.8 31.6 && LAT...LON 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959 3787 9003

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