Lincoln County, MO
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Wednesday 04/22 9:06 PM CDT – Friday 04/24 9:15 AM CDT
Issued by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Chester.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Saverton.
Mississippi River at Grafton.
Mississippi River at Canton.
Illinois River at Hardin.
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 Winfield.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 28.3 feet, Near this height, Lakeview Drive becomes impassable and Kampville Road begins flooding in northern St. Charles County.
Additional Details
- At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 28.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 26.9 feet Wednesday, April 29. - Flood stage is 26.0 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
- Calhoun, IL
- Lincoln, 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
Thunderstorms Tonight
Created by the NWS St Louis WFO
Today remains warm and dry, but this will come to an end when thunderstorm arrive late this evening and overnight. A few thunderstorms may be severe over central Missouri, weakening as they move east through early Friday morning.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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