Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 12:41PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 10:41am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 10:45pm
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 Winfield.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 28.3 feet, Near this height, Lakeview Drive becomes
impassable and Kampville Road begins flooding in northern St.
Charles County. Also, Wilson Road just north of Washeon Road and
Lehmond Island Road south of Sunset Drive are flooded at this
height.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 26.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:00 PM CDT Friday was 26.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.4 feet
this afternoon. It will then rise to 28.3 feet early Tuesday
afternoon. 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