Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 2 at 11:00AM CDT until July 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 9:00am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Hardin.
Illinois River at Meredosia.
Illinois River at La Grange LD.
Illinois River at Valley City.
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...Illinois River at Meredosia.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, City of Meredosia plugs storm sewer
outlets.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 AM CDT Thursday was 19.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.9 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
afternoon.
- 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:
Morgan, IL; Pike, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: