Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 10:29AM CDT until May 6 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 8:29am
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Mel Price LD.
Mississippi River at Chester.
Mississippi River at Grafton.
Mississippi River at Winfield.
Mississippi River at Louisiana.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Clarksville.
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 Chester.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 30.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 31.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 27.0 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:
Jackson, IL; Randolph, IL; Perry, MO; Ste. Genevieve, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: