Goofy Ridge Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Goofy Ridge.

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Flood Watch issued April 18 at 1:48PM CDT until April 21 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Bond IL, Calhoun IL, Clinton IL, Fayette IL, Greene IL, Jersey IL, Macoupin IL, Madison IL, Marion IL, Monroe IL, Montgomery IL, Randolph IL, Saint Clair IL and Washington IL and Missouri, including the following areas, Audrain MO, Boone MO, Callaway MO, Cole MO, Crawford MO, Franklin MO, Gasconade MO, Iron MO, Jefferson MO, Lincoln MO, Madison MO, Moniteau MO, Montgomery MO, Osage MO, Pike MO, Reynolds MO, Saint Charles MO, Saint Francois MO, Saint Louis City MO, Saint Louis MO, Sainte Genevieve MO, Warren MO and Washington MO. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through late Sunday night. * 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 are likely Friday night through Sunday. Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches are likely across much of the region with localized amounts up to 5 inches. Highest rainfall totals are expected along and north of the I-44 corridor.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:47PM EDT until April 20 at 9:05AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... White River at Petersburg. Wabash River at Mount Carmel. White River at Hazleton. .Minor lowland flooding along the lower White and Wabash rivers will end over the next 24 hours. Rainfall over the weekend could lead to redevelopment of minor flooding. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding in progress. Some mobile homes must be moved if water rises higher. Installation of flood gate A at Mount Carmel is necessary. Access to local camp sites are blocked, but minimal impact to commercial activities because of gate closure. In Wabash County Illinois, CR 1280 E and South Division Street are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM EDT Friday /11:00 AM CDT Friday/ the stage was 24.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM EDT Friday /11:00 AM CDT Friday/ was 26.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:38AM CDT until April 21 at 6:20PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri... Ohio River at Smithland Dam affecting Livingston and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Paducah affecting Livingston, Pope, Massac and McCracken Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Hickman, Fulton, Pulaski, Carlisle, Ballard, Mississippi and Alexander Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Pulaski and Ballard Counties. .The Lower Ohio River, from Smithland to Cairo, remains in flood. For the Ohio River...including Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Smithland Dam. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 46.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon and continue falling to 19.1 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:38AM CDT until April 22 at 7:32AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri... Ohio River at Smithland Dam affecting Livingston and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Paducah affecting Livingston, Pope, Massac and McCracken Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Hickman, Fulton, Pulaski, Carlisle, Ballard, Mississippi and Alexander Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Pulaski and Ballard Counties. .The Lower Ohio River, from Smithland to Cairo, remains in flood. For the Ohio River...including Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Paducah. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 46.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 39.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:38AM CDT until April 23 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri... Ohio River at Smithland Dam affecting Livingston and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Paducah affecting Livingston, Pope, Massac and McCracken Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Hickman, Fulton, Pulaski, Carlisle, Ballard, Mississippi and Alexander Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Pulaski and Ballard Counties. .The Lower Ohio River, from Smithland to Cairo, remains in flood. For the Ohio River...including Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 47.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 36.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:38AM CDT until April 23 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri... Ohio River at Smithland Dam affecting Livingston and Pope Counties. Ohio River at Paducah affecting Livingston, Pope, Massac and McCracken Counties. Ohio River at Cairo affecting Hickman, Fulton, Pulaski, Carlisle, Ballard, Mississippi and Alexander Counties. Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam affecting Pulaski and Ballard Counties. .The Lower Ohio River, from Smithland to Cairo, remains in flood. For the Ohio River...including Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Cairo. * WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 50.0 feet, The first gate is closed at Cairo. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 51.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning and continue falling to 24.7 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:35AM CDT until April 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro. .Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River, dropping below flood stage near Plumfield Sunday, and near Murphysboro Tuesday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield. * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 14.0 feet Friday, April 25. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:35AM CDT until April 22 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro. .Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River, dropping below flood stage near Plumfield Sunday, and near Murphysboro Tuesday. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Big Muddy River near Murphysboro. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 26.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:29AM CDT until April 21 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Kentucky... Ohio River at Newburgh Dam, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown and Golconda. .Levels on the Ohio River will continue to drop, falling below flood stage at Newburgh tonight, and at points from Mount Vernon to Golconda next week. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Ohio River at Golconda. * WHEN...Until late Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 49.0 feet, Several families are evacuated in Hall Town. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 50.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday afternoon and continue falling to 33.6 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:29AM CDT until April 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Kentucky... Ohio River at Newburgh Dam, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown and Golconda. .Levels on the Ohio River will continue to drop, falling below flood stage at Newburgh tonight, and at points from Mount Vernon to Golconda next week. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Ohio River at Shawneetown. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 49.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 29.1 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:14AM CDT until April 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Illinois... Wabash River at New Harmony. .The Wabash River at New Harmony remains in Minor flood and is falling. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Wabash River at New Harmony. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Parts of northern New Harmony begin to flood and sandbagging becomes necessary in town. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 19.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Sunday evening and continue falling to 8.6 feet Monday, April 28. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:06AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River at Carmi. .Levels will continue to fall on the Little Wabash River but will stay above flood stage. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE...Little Wabash River at Carmi. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Flood waters flow up McHenry slough and areas near Route 1 and 14 in Carmi begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 33.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 27.9 feet Friday, April 25. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.

Hydrologic Outlook issued April 18 at 8:59AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

ESFILX This hydrologic outlook includes the following river in Illinois: Little Wabash River... The following river information is based on future predicted rainfall. The exact amount, intensity, timing, and location of the rain that will occur is still uncertain. These outlook stages are provided to show what may be expected if the forecast precipitation occurs. Once there is more certainty about the river forecasts, a flood warning or statement will be issued if the threat materializes.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:26AM 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 23.6 feet, Near this height, wastewater treatment ponds along the left bank are threatened by floodwaters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Friday was 22.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 22.7 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.