Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 1:11PM CDT until April 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 11:11am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Adams
IL, Brown IL, Calhoun IL, Greene IL, Jersey IL, Macoupin IL,
Montgomery IL and Pike IL and Missouri, including the following
areas, Audrain MO, Knox MO, Lewis MO, Lincoln MO, Marion MO, Monroe
MO, Montgomery MO, Pike MO, Ralls MO and Shelby MO.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall amounts of up to 3 inches may fall in this area and
cause localized flooding.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Greene; Macoupin; Montgomery; Adams; Brown; Pike; Calhoun; Jersey; Knox; Lewis; Shelby; Marion; Monroe; Ralls; Pike; Audrain; Montgomery; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov