Illinois, Missouri Flood Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 09:54

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 Louisiana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, The parking area at the boat house floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Thursday was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 17.1 feet Tuesday evening. 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. 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; Pike, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov