Illinois, Missouri Flood Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 20:06

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:06PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 8:06pm
Expires: 
April 19, 2026 - 8:15am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri and 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 26.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.3 feet Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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