Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:22AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 9:22am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Hardin.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Moreau River near Jefferson City.
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...Illinois River at Hardin.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage. Lowland flooding of
unprotected agricultural land begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 25.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 AM CDT Sunday was 25.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.9 feet
early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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
Area Description:
Calhoun, IL; Greene, IL; Jersey, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: