Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 9:54am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...
Mississippi River at Saverton.
Mississippi River at Winfield.
Mississippi River at Hannibal.
Mississippi River at Clarksville.
Mississippi River at Louisiana.
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 Hannibal.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, The northern end of Southside Recreation #2
Park along Bear Creek begins flooding at this height. Gate wells
are shut down to prevent the sewers from backing up. Also at this
level pumps are set to standby.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:15 AM CDT Thursday was 17.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 18.3 feet Wednesday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
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:
Pike, IL; Marion, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov