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 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 11:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:15 AM CDT Saturday was 18.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.8 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 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:
Pike, IL; Marion, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov