Alertes en vigueurSte. Genevieve

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Missouri Mississippi River at Chester.
: The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Missouri Mississippi River at Grafton. 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 Chester.
When: Until Wednesday afternoon.
Impacts: At 28.0 feet, Unleveed islands near Chester and the prison farm floods.
Additional Details: - At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 28.8 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Monday was 30.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 20.5 feet Monday, May 11. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx