Arrowsmith Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 5:37PM CDT until April 18 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

SVRLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Monroe County in southwestern Illinois... Southern Crawford County in east central Missouri... Northwestern Iron County in southeastern Missouri... Jefferson County in east central Missouri... Washington County in east central Missouri... Southeastern Franklin County in east central Missouri... Northwestern St. Francois County in southeastern Missouri... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 536 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Byrnes Mill to near Richwoods to 10 miles north of Salem, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Festus, Waterloo, De Soto, Pevely, Crystal City, Herculaneum, Hillsboro, Byrnes Mill, Potosi, Steelville, Anthonies Mill, Antonia, Barnhart, Cedar Hill, Valmeyer, Olympian Village, Viburnum, Mineral Point, Cedar Hill Lakes, and House Springs. This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 170 and 185. This also includes Washington State Park, Dillard Mill Historic Site, Sandy Creek Covered Bridge Historic Site, and Gov. Dunklin's Grave Historic Site.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 5:35PM CDT until April 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

At 535 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Dixon Springs, or 10 miles east of Vienna, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Golconda, Dixon Springs, Eddyville, and Simpson.

Tornado Warning issued April 18 at 5:34PM CDT until April 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Greene County in southwestern Illinois... Southwestern Macoupin County in southwestern Illinois... Northeastern Jersey County in southwestern Illinois... * Until 600 PM CDT. * At 534 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Kemper, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Greene, southwestern Macoupin and northeastern Jersey Counties, including the following locations... Fidelity, Medora, Plainview, and Chesterfield. This also includes Beaver Dam State Park.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 5:34PM CDT until April 18 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

SVRPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Pulaski County in southern Illinois... Massac County in southern Illinois... Northeastern Ballard County in western Kentucky... Northwestern McCracken County in western Kentucky... * Until 615 PM CDT. * At 533 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near La Center, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Metropolis, La Center, New Columbia, and Joppa. This includes Interstate 24 in Illinois between Mile Markers 24 and 36.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 5:30PM CDT until April 18 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

SVRLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Greene County in southwestern Illinois... Macoupin County in southwestern Illinois... Northeastern Jersey County in southwestern Illinois... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 530 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Greenfield to near Jerseyville to near Elsah, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Jerseyville, Carlinville, Staunton, Gillespie, Brighton, Mount Olive, Bunker Hill, Benld, Greenfield, Shipman, Wilsonville, Sawyerville, Mount Clare, East Gillespie, Eagarville, Old Kane, Kemper, Piasa, Kane, and Medora. This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 41 and 44. This also includes Beaver Dam State Park.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 18 at 5:30PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 125 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS BOND CLINTON FAYETTE MARION MONTGOMERY WASHINGTON IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS CALHOUN GREENE JERSEY MACOUPIN MADISON MONROE RANDOLPH SAINT CLAIR IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS PIKE IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MISSOURI OSAGE IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI CRAWFORD FRANKLIN GASCONADE JEFFERSON LINCOLN MONTGOMERY SAINT CHARLES SAINT LOUIS SAINT LOUIS CITY WARREN WASHINGTON IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI PIKE IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI IRON MADISON REYNOLDS SAINT FRANCOIS SAINTE GENEVIEVE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTON, BELLEVILLE, BOWLING GREEN, CAHOKIA, CENTRALIA, CHESTER, EDWARDSVILLE, FARMINGTON, LITCHFIELD, PITTSFIELD, SAINT CHARLES, SAINT LOUIS, SALEM, SPARTA, SULLIVAN, UNION, VANDALIA, AND WASHINGTON.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 5:28PM CDT until April 18 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

At 528 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near La Center, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... La Center, Barlow, Mound City, Kevil, Olmsted, and New Grand Chain.

Tornado Warning issued April 18 at 5:26PM CDT until April 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Macoupin County in southwestern Illinois... * Until 600 PM CDT. * At 526 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Palmyra, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Macoupin County, including the following locations... Nilwood, Hettick, and Standard City.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 5:25PM CDT until April 18 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

SVRLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Madison County in southwestern Illinois... Northwestern St. Clair County in southwestern Illinois... St. Louis City in east central Missouri... Southeastern St. Louis County in east central Missouri... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 524 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sunset Hills, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... St. Louis, University City, Granite City, Kirkwood, East St. Louis, Collinsville, Webster Groves, Clayton, Cahokia, Crestwood, Richmond Heights, Ladue, Sunset Hills, Des Peres, Brentwood, Maplewood, Valley Park, Shrewsbury, Glendale, and Pontoon Beach. This includes Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 274 and 277. This also includes Scott Joplin Historic Site and Horseshoe Lake State Park.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 5:18PM CDT until April 18 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

SVRLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Madison County in southwestern Illinois... Southern Jersey County in southwestern Illinois... * Until 545 PM CDT. * At 518 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Grafton, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Alton, Godfrey, Grafton, and Elsah.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 4:47PM CDT until April 18 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

SVRLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Macoupin County in southwestern Illinois... * Until 545 PM CDT. * At 446 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Athensville, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Carlinville, Virden, Girard, Palmyra, Nilwood, Modesto, Hettick, Standard City, Scottville, and Atwater.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 18 at 4:28PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 125 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ALEXANDER FRANKLIN HAMILTON JACKSON JEFFERSON PERRY UNION WAYNE WILLIAMSON IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI BOLLINGER BUTLER CAPE GIRARDEAU CARTER PERRY RIPLEY SCOTT STODDARD WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLOOMFIELD, CAIRO, CAPE GIRARDEAU, CARBONDALE, DONIPHAN, FAIRFIELD, HERRIN, JACKSON, JONESBORO, MARBLE HILL, MCLEANSBORO, MOUNT VERNON, MURPHYSBORO, PERRYVILLE, PIEDMONT, PINCKNEYVILLE, POPLAR BLUFF, SIKESTON, VAN BUREN, AND WEST FRANKFORT.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 18 at 4:28PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 125 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS EDWARDS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS GALLATIN HARDIN JOHNSON MASSAC POPE PULASKI SALINE WABASH WHITE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBION, CARMI, ELIZABETHTOWN, GOLCONDA, GRAYVILLE, HARRISBURG, METROPOLIS, MOUND CITY, MOUNT CARMEL, SHAWNEETOWN, VIENNA, AND WEST SALEM.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 18 at 2:49PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 125 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHRISTIAN SHELBY IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS CLAY EFFINGHAM THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF EFFINGHAM, FLORA, SHELBYVILLE, AND TAYLORVILLE.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 18 at 2:49PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 125 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS SANGAMON IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS MORGAN SCOTT THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF JACKSONVILLE, SPRINGFIELD, AND WINCHESTER.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:58AM EDT until April 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River from Lafayette downstream to Mount Carmel. .Following the heavy rain last week, the Wabash River from Lafayette southward remains in flood, and flooding will last as long as into the middle of next week along portions of the Wabash. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Vincennes. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Considerable agricultural flooding extends from just north of the junction of Illinois 33 with Business 50 to the St. Francesville, Illinois area. River Road from Lincoln Memorial Bridge to Billett Rd is impassable. Extensive seep water forms behind Illinois levees extending from Russellville to U.S. Highway 50. Flooding of agricultural land begins in Knox County Indiana west of the railroad extending for the Oaktown area to the north side of Vincennes. Extensive flooding of Small Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EDT Thursday /10:45 AM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 16.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Thursday /10:45 AM CDT Thursday/ was 16.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:58AM EDT until April 24 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River from Lafayette downstream to Mount Carmel. .Following the heavy rain last week, the Wabash River from Lafayette southward remains in flood, and flooding will last as long as into the middle of next week along portions of the Wabash. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Terre Haute. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Residential property of about 50 river cabins begin to flood. North Lake and Izaak Walton Areas near West Terre Haute begin to flood. Flooding closes more county roads. Lowland agricultural flooding is in progress. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Thursday /10:30 AM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 20.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Thursday /10:30 AM CDT Thursday/ was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:58AM EDT until April 25 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River from Lafayette downstream to Mount Carmel. .Following the heavy rain last week, the Wabash River from Lafayette southward remains in flood, and flooding will last as long as into the middle of next week along portions of the Wabash. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Thursday, April 25. * IMPACTS...At 22.9 feet, Water begins to flow over River Road just north of Fifth Street in the Mount Carmel area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Thursday /10:00 AM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 21.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM EDT Thursday /10:00 AM CDT Thursday/ was 21.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:58AM EDT until April 26 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River from Lafayette downstream to Mount Carmel. .Following the heavy rain last week, the Wabash River from Lafayette southward remains in flood, and flooding will last as long as into the middle of next week along portions of the Wabash. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton. * WHEN...Until Friday, April 26. * IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, High water surrounds elevated river cabins. County roads to these cabins are impassable. Agricultural flooding is in progress. Seep water develops behind levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Thursday /10:00 AM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 18.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM EDT Thursday /10:00 AM CDT Thursday/ was 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday, April 25 and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:58AM EDT until April 26 at 2:51AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River from Lafayette downstream to Mount Carmel. .Following the heavy rain last week, the Wabash River from Lafayette southward remains in flood, and flooding will last as long as into the middle of next week along portions of the Wabash. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. * WHEN...Until Friday, April 26. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Leaverton Park in Palestine and park in Hutsonville begin to flood. Agricultural flooding spreads to higher land. Seep water is noticeable behind levees. Some elevated river cottages are surrounded by water. Several county or township roads east of Lincoln Heritage Trail between Palestine and Hutsonville in Crawford County Illinois are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday, April 25 and continue falling and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:48AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Cass and Brown Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Thursday was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.1 feet Thursday, April 25. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:48AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Cass and Brown Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural areas not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Thursday was 16.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.0 feet Thursday, April 25. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 9:59AM CDT until April 22 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects low lying agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:32AM CDT until April 25 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana...Illinois... Ohio River at Newburgh Dam, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, and Shawneetown. .Recent heavy rainfall in the Ohio River basin has caused minor flooding. For the Ohio River...including Newburgh Dam, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Shawneetown. * WHEN...Until Thursday, April 25. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 39.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.7 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:05AM CDT until April 26 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Illinois... Wabash River at New Harmony. .Recent heavy rainfall has caused the Wabash River to rise into minor flood at New Harmony. For the Wabash River...including New Harmony...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at New Harmony. * WHEN...Until Friday, April 26. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Harmonie State Park is closed. Surrounding bottomland is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, April 25. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:47AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. 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...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Near this height, downstream agricultural fields begin flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 17.1 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.