Adams County, IL
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 04/20 1:02 PM CDT – Tuesday 04/21 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Chester.
Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.
Mississippi River at Grafton.
Mississippi River at Canton.
Mississippi River at Saverton.
Mississippi River at Winfield.
Mississippi River at Hannibal.
Mississippi River at Clarksville.
Mississippi River at Louisiana.
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 Lock & Dam 21.
When
Until Tuesday evening.
Additional Details
- At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM CDT Monday was 18.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 17.0 feet Monday, April 27. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
What to do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Areas impacted
- Adams, IL
- Marion, MO
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Monday 04/20 1:02 PM CDT – Wednesday 04/22 1:15 AM CDT
Issued by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Chester.
Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21.
Mississippi River at Grafton.
Mississippi River at Canton.
Mississippi River at Saverton.
Mississippi River at Winfield.
Mississippi River at Hannibal.
Mississippi River at Clarksville.
Mississippi River at Louisiana.
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 Canton.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 15.6 feet, North Front Street and the first 2-3 campsites in Mississippi Park begin flooding at this height.
Additional Details
- At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.2 feet Monday, April 27. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
What to do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Areas impacted
- Adams, IL
- Lewis, MO
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Work Week Warmup
Created by the NWS St Louis WFO
Rising temperatures are expected today through at least Thursday. Most of the week will be dry, but another round of showers and t-storms arrives Thursday night/Friday.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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