Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 9 at 10:05AM CDT until March 15 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 8:05am
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.
Meramec River at Valley Park.
Meramec River near Eureka.
Meramec River near Sullivan.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 48 hours.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Near this height, downstream agricultural
fields begin flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 AM CDT Monday was 16.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even
higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this
developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions
change.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Area Description:
Clinton, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov