Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 8:12pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
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 Winfield.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 27.5 feet, At this stage, Lock and Dam 25 will
stockpile 200 tons of sand, 12,000 sandbags, and 10,000 square feet
of polyethylene plastic as a precaution.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 PM CDT Thursday was 26.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 27.5 feet
Thursday, April 23. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 26.0 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:
Calhoun, IL; Lincoln, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov