Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:47PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 6:47pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri...
Illinois...
Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.
Mississippi River at Canton.
Mississippi River at Saverton.
Mississippi River at Winfield.
Mississippi River at Hannibal.
Mississippi River at Clarksville.
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 further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 20.2 feet, Nipper Park begins flooding on the Hannibal
riverfront.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Saturday was 19.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6 feet
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Instruction:
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:
Pike, IL; Marion, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: