Barren Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 3:24PM CDT until May 8 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

SVRPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Perry County in south central Illinois... Southern Jefferson County in south central Illinois... Northwestern Williamson County in southern Illinois... Northeastern Jackson County in southern Illinois... Franklin County in south central Illinois... * Until 415 PM CDT. * At 323 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Tamaroa to Murphysboro, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Herrin, West Frankfort, Murphysboro, Benton, Du Quoin, Johnston City, Christopher, Rend Lake Area, Sesser, Zeigler, De Soto, Cambria, Royalton, Elkville, Hurst, Valier, West City, Tamaroa, Ina, and North City. This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 58 and 89.

Tornado Warning issued May 8 at 3:19PM CDT until May 8 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Williamson County in southern Illinois... * Until 400 PM CDT. * At 319 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located near Carterville, moving east at 30 mph. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW! HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. * The tornado will be near... Marion around 325 PM CDT. Pittsburg around 335 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Spillertown. This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 48 and 56.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 3:15PM CDT until May 8 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

SVRPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... North central Massac County in southern Illinois... West central Pope County in southern Illinois... Southeastern Johnson County in southern Illinois... * Until 345 PM CDT. * At 315 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near New Columbia, or near Vienna, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Dixon Springs. This includes Interstate 24 in Illinois between Mile Markers 18 and 25.

Flood Advisory issued May 8 at 3:15PM CDT until May 8 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Illinois, including the following county, Randolph and southeast Missouri, including the following counties, southeastern Saint Francois and southern Sainte Genevieve. * WHEN...Until 615 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. 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... Chester, Ste. Genevieve, Sparta, Bremen, Steeleville, Percy, Coulterville, Tilden, Baldwin, St. Mary, Weingarten, Coffman, Womac, Eden, Blair, Prairie, Ellis Grove, Houston, Rockwood and Kaskaskia.

Tornado Warning issued May 8 at 3:11PM CDT until May 8 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Williamson County in southern Illinois... * Until 345 PM CDT. * At 311 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Cedar Lake Area, or near Carbondale, moving east, northeast at 30 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... Southern Carterville and Crainville around 315 PM CDT.

Flash Flood Warning issued May 8 at 3:09PM CDT until May 8 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

FFWPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Perry County in south central Illinois... Jackson County in southern Illinois... * Until 700 PM CDT. * At 309 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Carbondale, Murphysboro, Du Quoin, Pinckneyville, De Soto, Elkville, Hurst, Ava, Tamaroa, Willisville, Grand Tower, Cedar Lake Area, Makanda, Cutler, Dowell, Campbell Hill, Vergennes, Gorham and St. Johns.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 8 at 3:00PM CDT until May 8 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

SVRPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Perry County in south central Illinois... Northern Jackson County in southern Illinois... Perry County in southeastern Missouri... * Until 345 PM CDT. * At 259 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located over mainly rural areas of Perry and Randolph counties moving east at 35 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... Perryville, Du Quoin, Pinckneyville, Elkville, Ava, Tamaroa, Willisville, Cutler, Dowell, Campbell Hill, Vergennes, St. Johns, Longtown, Lithium, and Silver Lake. This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 122 and 139.

Flood Advisory issued May 8 at 2:44PM CDT until May 8 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Illinois, including the following county, northwestern Randolph and southeast Missouri, including the following counties, northwestern Saint Francois and central Sainte Genevieve. * WHEN...Until 545 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 244 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This is causing urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bonne Terre, Ste. Genevieve, Evansville, Bloomsdale, Rocky Ridge, Preston, Prairie Du Rocher, Prairie, Ruma, Kellogg, Modoc, Roots, French Village and Walsh.

Flood Advisory issued May 8 at 2:41PM CDT until May 8 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Illinois, including the following county, Monroe. * WHEN...Until 545 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 241 PM CDT, the public reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Waterloo, Red Bud, Oakville, Valmeyer, New Design, Fountain, Hecker, Maeystown, Burksville, Wartburg, Madonnaville, Foster Pond, Monroe City, Chalfin Bridge, Ames and Harrisonville.

Flood Watch issued May 8 at 2:18PM CDT until May 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, including the following areas, Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Perry IL, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, White and Williamson, southwest Indiana, including the following areas, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick, and southeast Missouri, including the following areas, Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Mississippi, New Madrid, Perry MO, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne MO. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will produce heavy rainfall capable of flooding commonly flood prone areas. These storms will also have a tendency to repeat their heavy rains over the same areas. Rainfall totals may approach 2 to 4 inches in total and could be locally higher in some locations. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued May 8 at 1:39PM CDT until May 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...From late tonight to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over 77th Street in the Town of Wheatland. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tonight. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Tornado Watch issued May 8 at 1:38PM CDT until May 8 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

TORNADO WATCH 204 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS MONROE RANDOLPH IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI CRAWFORD FRANKLIN GASCONADE JEFFERSON WASHINGTON IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI IRON MADISON REYNOLDS SAINT FRANCOIS SAINTE GENEVIEVE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHESTER, FARMINGTON, SPARTA, SULLIVAN, UNION, AND WASHINGTON.

Tornado Watch issued May 8 at 1:38PM CDT until May 8 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 204 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS WASHINGTON IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS SAINT CLAIR THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BELLEVILLE AND CAHOKIA.

Tornado Watch issued May 8 at 1:13PM CDT until May 8 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

TORNADO WATCH 204 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ALEXANDER FRANKLIN GALLATIN HARDIN JACKSON JEFFERSON JOHNSON MASSAC PERRY POPE PULASKI SALINE UNION WILLIAMSON IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY BALLARD CALDWELL CALLOWAY CARLISLE CHRISTIAN CRITTENDEN FULTON GRAVES HICKMAN HOPKINS LIVINGSTON LYON MARSHALL MCCRACKEN MUHLENBERG TODD TRIGG IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI BOLLINGER BUTLER CAPE GIRARDEAU CARTER MISSISSIPPI NEW MADRID PERRY RIPLEY SCOTT STODDARD WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BARDWELL, BENTON, BLOOMFIELD, CADIZ, CAIRO, CAPE GIRARDEAU, CARBONDALE, CHARLESTON, CLINTON, DONIPHAN, EDDYVILLE, ELIZABETHTOWN, ELKTON, GOLCONDA, GREENVILLE, HARRISBURG, HERRIN, HICKMAN, HOPKINSVILLE, JACKSON, JONESBORO, MADISONVILLE, MARBLE HILL, MARION, MAYFIELD, METROPOLIS, MOUND CITY, MOUNT VERNON, MURPHYSBORO, MURRAY, NEW MADRID, PADUCAH, PERRYVILLE, PIEDMONT, PINCKNEYVILLE, POPLAR BLUFF, PRINCETON, SHAWNEETOWN, SIKESTON, SMITHLAND, VAN BUREN, VIENNA, WEST FRANKFORT, AND WICKLIFFE.

Tornado Watch issued May 8 at 1:13PM CDT until May 8 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 206 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HAMILTON WHITE IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA POSEY IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA SPENCER VANDERBURGH WARRICK IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY DAVIESS HENDERSON MCLEAN UNION WEBSTER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BOONVILLE, CALHOUN, CARMI, DIXON, EVANSVILLE, HENDERSON, MCLEANSBORO, MORGANFIELD, OWENSBORO, POSEYVILLE, AND ROCKPORT.

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 11:05AM CDT until May 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Thebes affecting Alexander and Scott Counties. .Heavy rain is expected to cause minor flooding on the Mississippi River at Thebes. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Thebes. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Thursday, May 16. * IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, The town of Thebes begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 32.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday afternoon to a crest of 35.0 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday, May 15. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 11:00AM CDT until May 16 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau affecting Alexander, Union, Jackson, Perry, Cape Girardeau and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau. * WHEN...Until Thursday, May 16. * IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, The flood gate on Themis Street closes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 33.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.5 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, May 16. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 10:58AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Chester. 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 further notice. * IMPACTS...At 31.5 feet, In Perry County, Highway E is closed between County Road 322 and Levee Road (County Road 354) at Bois Brule Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 29.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 29.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 10:31AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Grange LD. Illinois River at Meredosia. Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. 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...Illinois River at Meredosia. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, City of Meredosia plugs storm sewer outlets. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 18.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.7 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 10:31AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Grange LD. Illinois River at Meredosia. Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. 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...Illinois River at La Grange LD. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Extensive wetland acreage south of La Grange begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 24.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 10:31AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Grange LD. Illinois River at Meredosia. Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. 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...Illinois River at Hardin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage. Lowland flooding of unprotected agricultural land begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 26.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.9 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 10:31AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Grange LD. Illinois River at Meredosia. Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. 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...Illinois River at Valley City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 10:01AM CDT until May 10 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Brown, Schuyler and Morgan Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton 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 Peoria. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 18.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning and continue falling to 16.6 feet Wednesday, May 15. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 10:01AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Brown, Schuyler and Morgan Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River near Havana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Access road to Anderson Lake north campground closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 18.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.4 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 10:01AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Brown, Schuyler and Morgan Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the South Beardstown Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 19.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.7 feet Wednesday, May 15. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued May 8 at 3:01AM CDT until May 9 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Illinois, including the following areas, Monroe IL, Randolph IL and Saint Clair IL and Missouri, including the following areas, Cole MO, Crawford MO, Franklin MO, Gasconade MO, Iron MO, Jefferson MO, Madison MO, Moniteau MO, Osage MO, Reynolds MO, Saint Francois MO, Saint Louis City MO, Saint Louis MO, Sainte Genevieve MO and Washington MO. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Training thunderstorms capable of locally heavy rainfall could produce areas of 2 to 5 inches of total rainfall.