Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:05PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 10:05am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...
Mississippi River at Canton.
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 29.5 feet, Highway B in eastern St. Charles County
floods near the Dardenne Creek bridge. At 29.8 feet, Much of County
Highways B and C in eastern St. Charles County are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:30 AM CDT Saturday was 26.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.7 feet
Monday evening.
- 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