St. Charles 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 Sunday 04/19 7:54 PM CDT – Tuesday 04/21 8:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois...
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 Grafton.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 21.0 feet, Water begins flooding the floor at the Palisades Marina in Portage Des Sioux. Access to homes along North Shore Drive in eastern St. Charles County becomes cut off near this height.
Additional Details
- At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Sunday was 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.9 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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
- Jersey, IL
- St. Charles, 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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