Palestine, IL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Flood Warning issued May 1 at 11:17AM CDT until May 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues 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...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...La Moine River at Ripley. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Township road, downstream of the gage on the right bank, begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 22.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.8 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 11:07AM CDT until May 7 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau .Recent heavy rainfall will cause the Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau to rise above flood stage later today and remain in flood until early next week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau. * WHEN...From this evening to early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, The flood gate on Themis Street closes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 30.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 36.5 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 11:05AM CDT until May 6 at 6:00PM 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 .Recent heavy rainfall will cause the Mississippi River at Thebes to rise above flood stage later this week. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Thebes. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, The town of Thebes begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 35.5 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 10:21AM CDT until May 5 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, La Salle and Bureau 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 early Sunday morning. * 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 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 23.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday evening and continue falling to 18.3 feet Wednesday, May 08. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 10:20AM CDT until May 8 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Woodford, Tazewell and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Brown, Morgan and Schuyler Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Peoria. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Wednesday, May 08. * 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 17.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 19.2 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday, May 08. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 10:20AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Woodford, Tazewell and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Brown, Morgan and Schuyler Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason 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 17.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.9 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 10:20AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Woodford, Tazewell and Peoria Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Brown, Morgan and Schuyler Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor 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 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 11:05AM EDT until May 2 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Terre Haute. Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River at Montezuma. .Recent rainfall has led to flooding along a few points of the Wabash River. This threat will continue through the week into the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Terre Haute. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Flood waters begin to enter the two breaks in the Honey Creek Levee maintained by the Honey Creek Levee Association. These two breaks occurred during the April 2013 flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday /9:30 AM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 16.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM EDT Wednesday /9:30 AM CDT Wednesday/ was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 11:05AM EDT until May 4 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Terre Haute. Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River at Montezuma. .Recent rainfall has led to flooding along a few points of the Wabash River. This threat will continue through the week into the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater. A few rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up Minnow Slough. High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in Palestine. A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in Sullivan County may flood. Water level is at the top of most makeshift levees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday /9:00 AM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 15.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday /9:00 AM CDT Wednesday/ was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 11:05AM EDT until May 4 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Wabash River at Terre Haute. Wabash River at Riverton. Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River at Montezuma. .Recent rainfall has led to flooding along a few points of the Wabash River. This threat will continue through the week into the weekend. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seep water occurs behind levees on Indiana side. Hutson Creek begins to overflow from backwater. Old Darwin Road and a few rural roads in eastern Clark and Crawford counties in Illinois are impassable. Low agricultural land floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 1 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

ESFILX This hydrologic outlook includes the following river in Illinois: Sangamon 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 May 1 at 9:52AM CDT until May 2 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...La Moine River at Colmar. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Water affects lower roads around Birmingham. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.6 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 1 at 9:23AM CDT until May 3 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Little Wabash River below Clay City affecting Clay and Richland 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...Little Wabash River below Clay City. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, 2600E Road begins to flood 1.5 miles south of Wynoose. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 10:05PM CDT until May 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River near Herculaneum. Mississippi River at St. Louis. Mississippi River at Alton. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Alton. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.7 feet, During open river conditions (Mel Price gates all open), Alta Villa Road off of Highway 94 begins flooding and is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.0 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday morning to a crest of 21.2 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 10:05PM CDT until May 5 at 12:08AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River near Herculaneum. Mississippi River at St. Louis. Mississippi River at Alton. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at St. Louis. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Flood panels at Carr Street and Poplar Street are installed. Water will reach the base of the floodgates at Carr Street at 35 feet, and at Poplar Street at 36.5 feet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 27.5 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 32.0 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 30.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 10:05PM CDT until May 5 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River near Herculaneum. Mississippi River at St. Louis. Mississippi River at Alton. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River near Herculaneum. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 29.4 feet, Near this height, the Flux Building of the Doe Run Company begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.7 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 29.3 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 10:05PM CDT until May 5 at 12:20PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River near Herculaneum. Mississippi River at St. Louis. Mississippi River at Alton. 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 early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Highway 94 and the east end of Harbor Point Road off of Highway 94 north of West Alton begin flooding within a foot or so of this height. Also, the access road to the Lincoln Shields area off Highway 67 just west of the Clark bridge begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.5 feet and rising. - Recent Activity...The river first rose above flood stage today, April 30. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 10:05PM CDT until May 6 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River near Herculaneum. Mississippi River at St. Louis. Mississippi River at Alton. 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 Grafton. * WHEN...Until late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 21.9 feet, In northern St. Charles County, Missouri Route B from Lehmond Island Road to Kampville Drive, Wilson Road at Washeon Road, and Grafton Ferry Road and Sherwood Harbor Road north of Smartt Field are closed. West of Portage des Sioux, Sioux Drive is also closed at this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.2 feet and rising. - Recent Activity...The river first rose above flood stage this afternoon, April 30. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 10:05PM CDT until May 7 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River near Herculaneum. Mississippi River at St. Louis. Mississippi River at Alton. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Chester. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, May 07. * IMPACTS...At 33.5 feet, Water Street in Chester begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 26.7 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 34.1 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:57PM CDT until May 3 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Hannibal. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Saverton. 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 Louisiana. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, The parking area at the boat house floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.6 feet and falling. - Recent Activity...The river rose above flood stage Monday morning, April 29. It crested near 16.9 feet on Tuesday, April 30. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 12.3 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:57PM CDT until May 3 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Hannibal. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Saverton. 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 Clarksville. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 27.2 feet, Silo Park just northwest of Clarksville off Highway 79 begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 26.8 feet and near a crest. - Recent Activity...The river rose above flood stage on Monday, April 29. Its crest so far has been near 27.1 feet on Tuesday, April 30. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday morning and continue falling to 21.5 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:57PM CDT until May 3 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Hannibal. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Saverton. 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 Winfield. * WHEN...Until late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 27.5 feet, At this stage, Lock and Dam 25 will stockpile 200 tons of sand, 12,000 sandbags, and 10,000 square feet of polyethylene plastic as a precaution. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 26.8 feet and nearing a crest. - Recent Activity...The river first rose above flood stage early Tuesday morning, April 30. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:10PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Grange LD. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. Illinois River at Meredosia. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Meredosia. * WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, City of Meredosia plugs storm sewer outlets. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.6 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue rising to 18.0 feet Monday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:10PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Grange LD. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. Illinois River at Meredosia. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 26.0 feet and rising. - Recent Activity...The river rose above flood stage on Monday evening, April 29 and has continued to rise. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.0 feet Thursday evening. Although it is expected to fall after that, it is expected to remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:10PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Grange LD. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. Illinois River at Meredosia. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.9 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue rising to 16.2 feet Monday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:10PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Grange LD. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. Illinois River at Meredosia. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at La Grange LD. * WHEN...From Thursday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Extensive wetland acreage south of La Grange begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.7 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday evening and continue rising to 24.0 feet early Monday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.