Stonington, IL Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

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 Stonington.

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Flood Warning issued May 17 at 9:58AM CDT until May 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 late Tuesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Sunday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 11.6 feet Sunday, May 24. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.

Lake Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 11:42PM CDT until May 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...South winds 13 to 17 mph with gusts up to 25 mph expected on Lake Wappapello, Crab Orchard Lake, and Rend Lake. * WHERE...Crab Orchard and Rend Lake in Franklin, Jefferson, and Williamson County, Illinois and Lake Wappapello in Wayne County, MO. In Illinois, Franklin, Jefferson, and Williamson Counties. In Missouri, Wayne County. * WHEN...From noon to 5 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.