Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:17PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 7:17pm
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Meredosia.
Illinois River at Valley City.
Illinois River at Hardin.
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 Valley City.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area
is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 15.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 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:
Pike, IL; Scott, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov