Lanark, IL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Tornado Warning issued April 18 at 6:41PM CDT until April 18 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Fayette County in south central Illinois... * Until 730 PM CDT. * At 641 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado were located along a line extending from near Coffeen to near Woburn to Greenville to Jamestown, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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. * These dangerous storms will be near... Vandalia around 655 PM CDT. Ramsey and Shobonier around 700 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these tornadic storms include Brownstown, Herrick, St. Elmo and Wrights Corner. This also includes Ramsey Lake State Park. This includes the following highways... Interstate 70 in Illinois between exits 61 and 76. Interstate 57 in Illinois near exit 135.

Tornado Warning issued April 18 at 6:38PM CDT until April 18 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

At 638 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a line extending from near Woburn to St. Rose to New Memphis, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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. Locations impacted include... Greenville, Breese, Carlyle, Okawville, Germantown, Beckemeyer, Mulberry Grove, Beaver Creek, Woburn, Tamalco, Boulder, Shattuc, Centralia, Wamac and Irvington. This also includes Carlyle Lake Recreational Area. This includes the following highways... Interstate 70 in Illinois between exits 36 and 52. Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 27 and 41.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 6:36PM CDT until April 18 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for southern Illinois and western Kentucky.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 18 at 6:36PM 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 7 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHRISTIAN SANGAMON SHELBY IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS CLAY EFFINGHAM IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS MORGAN SCOTT THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF EFFINGHAM, FLORA, JACKSONVILLE, SHELBYVILLE, SPRINGFIELD, TAYLORVILLE, AND WINCHESTER.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 18 at 6:36PM CDT until April 19 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 129 UNTIL 2 AM CDT FRIDAY WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 125. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 19 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS EDWARDS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ALEXANDER FRANKLIN GALLATIN HAMILTON HARDIN JACKSON JEFFERSON JOHNSON MASSAC PERRY POPE PULASKI SALINE UNION WABASH WAYNE WHITE WILLIAMSON IN MISSOURI THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI BOLLINGER BUTLER CAPE GIRARDEAU CARTER PERRY RIPLEY SCOTT STODDARD WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBION, BLOOMFIELD, CAIRO, CAPE GIRARDEAU, CARBONDALE, CARMI, DONIPHAN, ELIZABETHTOWN, FAIRFIELD, GOLCONDA, GRAYVILLE, HARRISBURG, HERRIN, JACKSON, JONESBORO, MARBLE HILL, MCLEANSBORO, METROPOLIS, MOUND CITY, MOUNT CARMEL, MOUNT VERNON, MURPHYSBORO, PERRYVILLE, PIEDMONT, PINCKNEYVILLE, POPLAR BLUFF, SHAWNEETOWN, SIKESTON, VAN BUREN, VIENNA, WEST FRANKFORT, AND WEST SALEM.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 18 at 6:36PM CDT until April 19 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 129 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CLARK COLES CUMBERLAND EDGAR IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS CRAWFORD JASPER LAWRENCE RICHLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLESTON, GREENUP, LAWRENCEVILLE, MARSHALL, MATTOON, NEWTON, OLNEY, PARIS, AND ROBINSON.

Tornado Warning issued April 18 at 6:34PM CDT until April 18 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

TORLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Monroe County in southwestern Illinois... Randolph County in southwestern Illinois... Northeastern Ste. Genevieve County in southeastern Missouri... * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 634 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Bloomsdale, moving east at 60 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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 dangerous storm will be near... Evansville around 645 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Sparta. This also includes Felix Valle House State Park. This includes Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 154 and 162.

Tornado Warning issued April 18 at 6:32PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

At 628 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a line extending from near Raymond to near Hillsboro to near Mount Olive, moving east at 40 mph. Radar indicated rotation was located south of Raymond and south of Walshville. 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. Locations impacted include... Hillsboro, Witt, Taylor Springs, Schram City, Nokomis, Coffeen and Van Burensburg. This also includes Lake Lou Yaeger. This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 52 and 60.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 6:25PM CDT until April 18 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

At 625 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Witt, or near Nokomis, moving east at 30 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... Morrisonville and Palmer.

Tornado Warning issued April 18 at 6:21PM CDT until April 18 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

At 621 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Sorento, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. 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 Madison and southeastern Macoupin Counties in southwestern Illinois, including the following locations... Williamson. This includes Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 33 and 41.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 6:13PM CDT until April 18 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

SVRLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Monroe County in southwestern Illinois... Washington County in south central Illinois... Randolph County in southwestern Illinois... Southeastern St. Clair County in southwestern Illinois... Iron County in southeastern Missouri... Southeastern Jefferson County in east central Missouri... Ste. Genevieve County in southeastern Missouri... Reynolds County in southeastern Missouri... Madison County in southeastern Missouri... Southern Washington County in east central Missouri... St. Francois County in southeastern Missouri... * Until 730 PM CDT. * At 613 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Waterloo to 6 miles northwest of Bonne Terre to 7 miles north of Bunker, moving southeast 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... Farmington, Festus, Waterloo, Chester, Bonne Terre, Desloge, Crystal City, Ste. Genevieve, Sparta, Fredericktown, Red Bud, Nashville, Potosi, Bismarck, Ironton, Leadwood, Bremen, Park Hills, Reynolds, and Smithton. This includes the following highways... Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 50 and 61. Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 141 and 175. This also includes St. Joe State Park, St. Francois State Park, Johnsons Shut-Ins State Park, Hawn State Park, Fort Davidson Historic Site, Felix Valle House State Park, Elephant Rocks State Park, Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, Missouri Mines Historic Site, and Clearwater Lake Recreational Area.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 6:06PM CDT until April 18 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

At 605 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Staunton to Columbia, moving east at 55 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, Belleville, Granite City, O'Fallon, East St. Louis, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Fairview Heights, Cahokia, Swansea, Glen Carbon, Shiloh, Wood River, Highland, Troy, Waterloo, Columbia, Bethalto, Maryville, and Mascoutah. This also includes Horseshoe Lake State Park. This includes the following highways... Interstate 70 in Illinois between exits 21 and 30. Interstate 55 in Illinois between exits 23 and 37. Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 9 and 23.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 18 at 6:03PM 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 14 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS BOND CLINTON FAYETTE MARION MONTGOMERY WASHINGTON IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS CALHOUN GREENE JERSEY MACOUPIN MADISON MONROE RANDOLPH SAINT CLAIR IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI CRAWFORD FRANKLIN JEFFERSON SAINT CHARLES SAINT LOUIS SAINT LOUIS CITY WASHINGTON IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI IRON MADISON REYNOLDS SAINT FRANCOIS SAINTE GENEVIEVE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTON, BELLEVILLE, CAHOKIA, CENTRALIA, CHESTER, EDWARDSVILLE, FARMINGTON, LITCHFIELD, SAINT CHARLES, SAINT LOUIS, SALEM, SPARTA, SULLIVAN, UNION, VANDALIA, AND WASHINGTON.

Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 5:53PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Illinois, including the following counties, northeastern Greene and northern Macoupin. * WHEN...Until 745 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 553 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Girard, Roodhouse, Palmyra, Athensville, Nilwood, Modesto, Scottville and Barrow.

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.