Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 11:56AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 9:56am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...
Mississippi River at Quincy.
Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.
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.
Mississippi River at Chester.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Chester.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 33.5 feet, Water Street in Chester begins flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 34.5 feet Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Area Description:
Jackson, IL; Randolph, IL; Perry, MO; Ste. Genevieve, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: