Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 9:52PM CDT until May 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 7:52pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Grafton.
Mississippi River at Canton.
Mississippi River at Saverton.
Mississippi River at Hannibal.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Illinois River at Hardin.
Mississippi River at Winfield.
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 Monday, May 04.
* 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 9:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 PM CDT Sunday was 19.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet
early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday, May 03.
- 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