Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 7:30pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Chester.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Grafton.
Mississippi River at Canton.
Mississippi River at Saverton.
Mississippi River at Winfield.
Mississippi River at Hannibal.
Mississippi River at Clarksville.
Mississippi River at Louisiana.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.
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 19.0 feet, The Corps of Engineers begins flood fight
procedures. At this level, preparations are made to install two
flood gates at Hill Street and Center Street if the forecast
exceeds 20.5 feet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 19.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Monday was 19.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 18.2 feet Monday,
April 27.
- 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: