Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:45AM CDT until May 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 7:45am
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Missouri
and Illinois...
Mississippi River near Herculaneum.
Mississippi River at Mel Price LD.
Mississippi River at Grafton.
Mississippi River at Winfield.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri
and Illinois...
Mississippi River at Chester.
Mississippi River at Louisiana.
Mississippi River at Clarksville.
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 Chester.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 30.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.4 feet
this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 27.0 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:
Jackson, IL; Randolph, IL; Perry, MO; Ste. Genevieve, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov