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 Hannibal.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, The Corps of Engineers begins flood fight
procedures. At this level, preparations are made to install two
flood gates at Hill Street and Center Street if the forecast
exceeds 20.5 feet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:15 PM CDT Friday was 17.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.9 feet
Monday morning.
- 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