Flood Warning Illinois | Effective 03/11/2026 08:56

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued March 11 at 10:56AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 11, 2026 - 8:56am
Expires: 
March 12, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois... Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. 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 further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Near this height, downstream agricultural fields begin flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 16.6 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 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: 
Clinton, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov