Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 19 at 5:12AM CDT until May 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 3:12am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Illinois, including the following
areas, Madison IL, Monroe IL and Saint Clair IL and east central
Missouri, including the following areas, Jefferson MO, Lincoln MO,
Saint Charles MO, Saint Louis City MO and Saint Louis MO.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Potential rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with localized
higher amounts. These amounts will occur across areas that
experienced heavy rainfall yesterday.
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:
Madison; St. Clair; Monroe; Lincoln; St. Charles; St. Louis; St. Louis City; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov