Helm, IL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:35AM CDT until May 9 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Brown 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 Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not protected by levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Saturday was 19.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:35AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Brown 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 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Saturday was 19.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.7 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:35AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Brown 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 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Saturday was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:25AM CDT until May 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau and Thebes .River levels are peaking along the Mississippi River this weekend and will fall below flood stage next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Thebes. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, The town of Gale begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 33.1 feet. - Forecast...The river will hold steady around 33.1 feet today and then gradually begin to fall. It will then go below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:25AM CDT until May 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau and Thebes .River levels are peaking along the Mississippi River this weekend and will fall below flood stage next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, The flood gate on Themis Street closes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 34.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will hold steady around 34.2 feet today and then gradually begin to fall. It will go below flood stage Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:21AM 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 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Saturday was 16.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:21AM 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 8:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 24.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Saturday was 24.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.9 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:21AM 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 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Saturday was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:21AM 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 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Saturday was 26.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.8 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:00AM CDT until May 6 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... La Moine River at Ripley. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...La Moine River at Ripley. * WHEN...Until late Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 24.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 12.7 feet Saturday, May 11. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 9:43PM CDT until May 5 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Chester. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River near Herculaneum. Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. 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 Mel Price LD. * WHEN...Until late Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Flood Stage. Minor flooding begins to occur at this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 21.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Friday was 22.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 18.5 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 9:43PM CDT until May 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Chester. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River near Herculaneum. Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. 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 near Herculaneum. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 26.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Friday was 26.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning and continue falling to 22.7 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 9:43PM CDT until May 10 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Chester. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River near Herculaneum. Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. 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 Friday, May 10. * 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 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 30.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Friday was 31.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 8:52PM CDT until May 6 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties. For the Illinois River (Upper)...including Morris, Ottawa, La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 21.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Friday was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood