Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 7 at 10:18PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 8:18pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.
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...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 20.3 feet, Township roads downstream in Covington
begin flooding near this height.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 PM CDT Thursday was 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 20.2 feet early
Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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
Area Description:
Clinton, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: