Illinois, Missouri Flood Warning | Effective 04/09/2026 09:56

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 11:56AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 9, 2026 - 9:56am
Expires: 
April 10, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Louisiana. 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 Louisiana. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The first quarter mile of Edison Avenue beyond the railroad tracks begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Thursday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 15.7 feet early Monday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 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; Pike, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov