Flood Warning issued April 27 at 1:35PM CDT until May 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Grafton.
Mississippi River at Canton.
Mississippi River at Saverton.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Winfield.
Mississippi River at Clarksville.
Mississippi River at Hannibal.
Mississippi River at Louisiana.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, The northern end of Southside Recreation #2
Park along Bear Creek begins flooding at this height. Gate wells
are shut down to prevent the sewers from backing up. Also at this
level pumps are set to standby.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 19.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:15 PM CDT Monday was 19.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet
early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even
higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this
developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions
change.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Varoitus voimassa ma klo 21:35 - ti klo 3:00
