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River Flood Warning 117, NWS St. Louis, MO

May 2, 2013Fayette County, Illinois

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this river flood warning at May 2, 2013, 8:48 PM CDT for Fayette County, Illinois. It took effect at May 3, 2013, 2:12 AM CDT. It was in force for 11 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 2, 2013, 8:48 PM CDT (01:48 UTC)
In effect from
May 3, 2013, 2:12 AM CDT
Expired
May 14, 2013, 6:25 AM CDT
In force
11 days
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Fayette County, IL

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 137 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Kaskaskia River at Vandalia (VNDI2). The gauge peaked at 21.80 ft at May 6, 2013, 9:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderate15202505/0305/0405/0505/0605/0705/0805/0905/1005/1105/1205/1305/1405/15
Action stage
16 ft
Minor stage
18 ft
Moderate stage
24 ft
Major stage
26 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05592500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

662 
WGUS43 KLSX 030148
FLWLSX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
848 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013

...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ST LOUIS HAS ISSUED A FLOOD 
WARNING FOR THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT... 


    VANDALIA


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF ISOLATED AREAS THAT SAW UP TO 4
INCHES OF RAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND AROUND 1 INCH FORECAST IN THE NEXT
24 HOURS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

RAINFALL HEAVIER THAN CURRENTLY 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 OR FORECASTS CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-040148-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FL.W.0117.130503T0712Z-130508T0142Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0712Z.130505T1200Z.130507T0142Z.NO/
848 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ST LOUIS HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 8:30 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE 
  TONIGHT...CREST NEAR 20.4 FEET SUNDAY MORNING AND FALL BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE MONDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 19.2 FEET...STATE HIGHWAY J JUST EAST OF COUNTY ROAD 
  206 BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR THIS HEIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...FLOOD STAGE.  MINOR FLOODING BEGINS.  
  UNPROTECTED FARMLAND BEGINS TO FLOOD.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922

$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/03  05/04  05/05  05/06  05/07

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   17.51      18.4   19.7   20.4   19.4   16.9
22 follow-up statements
628 
WGUS83 KLSX 031516
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
1016 AM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN 
ILLINOIS...
 

  KASKASKIA RIVER AT 

      VANDALIA 
 
      CARLYLE TAILWATER  


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF 1.50-2.00 INCHES OF RAINFALL OBSERVED
OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS AND AN ADDITIONAL 1.00-1.50 INCHES FORECAST
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

HEAVY RAINS 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 OR FORECASTS 
CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-041516-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130509T1000Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130505T1800Z.130508T1000Z.NO/
1016 AM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 10:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CREST NEAR 22.7 FEET LATE
  SUNDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LEVEE BEGINS TO BE SLIGHTLY 
  OVERTOPPED.  NO RESIDENCES ARE AFFECTED AT THIS LEVEL.
* IMPACT...AT 19.2 FEET...STATE HIGHWAY J JUST EAST OF COUNTY ROAD 206
  BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR THIS HEIGHT.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-041516-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1016 AM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TAILWATER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:30 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 426.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 426.0 FEET THROUGH
  WEDNESDAY MORNING.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/04  05/05  05/06  05/07  05/08

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   18.99      20.8   22.5   22.4   20.3   17.8
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   426.05     426.0  426.0  426.0  426.0  426.0
268 
WGUS83 KLSX 040220
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
920 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT...

 
    VANDALIA
    AT CARLYLE LAKE TW


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF 1 TO 2 INCHES OF RAIN THE PAST 24
HOURS AND 0.5 TO 1 INCH/ES FORECAST IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

RAINFALL HEAVIER THAN CURRENTLY 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 OR FORECASTS CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-050220-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130509T1100Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T0600Z.130508T1100Z.NO/
920 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY.
* AT 8:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CREST NEAR 21.7 FEET SINDAY 
  NIGHT AND SHOULD FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 19.2 FEET...STATE HIGHWAY J JUST EAST OF COUNTY ROAD 
  206 BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR THIS HEIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...FLOOD STAGE.  MINOR FLOODING BEGINS.  
  UNPROTECTED FARMLAND BEGINS TO FLOOD.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922

$$

ILC027-050219-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
920 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE LAKE TW
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 426.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMIAN NEAR 426 FEET THROUGH 
  NEXT WEEK.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942

$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/04  05/05  05/06  05/07  05/08

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   19.09      20.0   21.5   21.6   20.2   17.9
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   426.06     426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1
793 
WGUS83 KLSX 040223 CCA
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT ...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
920 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT...

 
    VANDALIA
    AT CARLYLE LAKE TW


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF 1 TO 2 INCHES OF RAIN THE PAST 24
HOURS AND 0.5 TO 1 INCH/ES FORECAST IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

RAINFALL HEAVIER THAN CURRENTLY 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 OR FORECASTS CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-050220-
/O.COR.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130509T1100Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T0600Z.130508T1100Z.NO/
920 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY.
* AT 8:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CREST NEAR 21.7 FEET SUNDAY 
  NIGHT AND SHOULD FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 19.2 FEET...STATE HIGHWAY J JUST EAST OF COUNTY ROAD 
  206 BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR THIS HEIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...FLOOD STAGE.  MINOR FLOODING BEGINS.  
  UNPROTECTED FARMLAND BEGINS TO FLOOD.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922

$$

ILC027-050219-
/O.COR.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
920 PM CDT FRI MAY 3 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE LAKE TW
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 426.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 426 FEET THROUGH 
  NEXT WEEK.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942

$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/04  05/05  05/06  05/07  05/08

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   19.09      20.0   21.5   21.6   20.2   17.9
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   426.06     426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1
884 
WGUS83 KLSX 041420
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
920 AM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN 
ILLINOIS...
 

  KASKASKIA RIVER AT 

      VANDALIA  

      CARLYLE TAILWATER 

.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF 1 TO 2 INCHES OF RAIN THE PAST 24
HOURS AND AROUND 0.25 INCHES FORECAST IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL MONITOR THIS DEVELOPING
SITUATION AND ISSUE FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS 
CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-051420-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130509T2024Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1200Z.130508T2024Z.NO/
920 AM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 8:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CREST NEAR 21.6 FEET MONDAY MORNING.
  ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-051420-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
920 AM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TAILWATER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 426.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 426.1 FEET THROUGH.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/05  05/06  05/07  05/08  05/09

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   19.48      21.0   21.6   20.5   18.7   16.8
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   426.10     426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1
243 
WGUS83 KLSX 041422 CCA
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT ...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
920 AM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN 
ILLINOIS...
 

  KASKASKIA RIVER AT 

      VANDALIA  

      CARLYLE TAILWATER 

.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF 1 TO 2 INCHES OF RAIN THE PAST 24
HOURS AND AROUND 0.25 INCHES FORECAST IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL MONITOR THIS DEVELOPING
SITUATION AND ISSUE FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS 
CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-051420-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130509T2024Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1200Z.130508T2024Z.NO/
920 AM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 8:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CREST NEAR 21.6 FEET MONDAY MORNING.
  ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-051420-
/O.COR.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
920 AM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TAILWATER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 426.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 426.1 FEET THROUGH THURSDAY
  MORNING.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/05  05/06  05/07  05/08  05/09

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   19.48      21.0   21.6   20.5   18.7   16.8
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   426.10     426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1
794 
WGUS83 KLSX 050110
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
810 PM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN ILLINOIS...
 
  KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA 
  AT CARLYLE TAILWATER 

.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF TWO INCHES OF RAINFALL SINCE LATE
THRUSDAY AND LITTLE ADDITIONAL RAIN IS EXPECTED OVERNIGHT...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-060110-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130510T0600Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T0600Z.130509T0600Z.NO/
810 PM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 7:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CREST NEAR 23.0 FEET EARLY MONDAY
  MORNING. THEN FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 23.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL LEVEE BEGINS TO BE SLIGHTLY 
  OVERTOPPED.  NO RESIDENCES ARE AFFECTED AT THIS LEVEL.
* IMPACT...AT 19.2 FEET...STATE HIGHWAY J JUST EAST OF COUNTY ROAD
  206 BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR THIS HEIGHT.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-060110-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
810 PM CDT SAT MAY 4 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TW
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 426.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD NEARLY STEADY THROUGH THE UPCOMING
  WEEK.  
* IMPACT...AT 424.5 FEET...SOME CABINS JUST BELOW THE DAM ARE 
  INUNDATED.
* IMPACT...AT 423.5 FEET...FLOOD STAGE.  RURAL DAMAGE BEGINS.  
  TOWNSHIP ROADS IN COVINGTON BECOME INUNDATED.


&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/05  05/06  05/07  05/08  05/09

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   20.63      22.2   23.0   21.7   19.7   17.5
  CARLYLE TW     423.5  426.08     426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1
399 
WGUS83 KLSX 051400
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
900 AM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
ILLINOIS...
 
  KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA AFFECTING FAYETTE COUNTY 

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ILLINOIS..
  KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TW AFFECTING CLINTON COUNTY 

.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF __ INCHES OF PRECIPITATION THE 
PAST 24 HOURS AND __ INCHES FORECAST IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

HEAVY RAINS 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 OR FORECASTS 
CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-061400-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130509T2136Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T0600Z.130508T2136Z.NO/
900 AM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT  8:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 22.4 FEET BY 
  AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 19.2 FEET...STATE HIGHWAY J JUST EAST OF COUNTY ROAD 206
  BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR THIS HEIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...FLOOD STAGE.  MINOR FLOODING BEGINS.  
  UNPROTECTED FARMLAND BEGINS TO FLOOD.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-061359-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
900 AM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TW
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  8:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 426.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 426.1 FEET BY 
  THIS AFTERNOON.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 424.5 FEET...SOME CABINS JUST BELOW THE DAM ARE 
  INUNDATED.
* IMPACT...AT 423.5 FEET...FLOOD STAGE.  RURAL DAMAGE BEGINS.  
  TOWNSHIP ROADS IN COVINGTON BECOME INUNDATED.
* IMPACT...AT 421.0 FEET...LEFT BANK IN VICINITY OF THE GAGE OVERFLOWS
  WITH MINOR FLOODING OF PARK LANDS.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/06  05/07  05/08  05/09  05/10

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   21.64      22.4   21.1   18.8   16.9   15.9
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   426.04     426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1
302 
WGUS83 KLSX 051415
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
915 AM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT...


    VANDALIA
    CARLYLE LAKE TW


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF 1 TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN AT THE END
OF LAST WEEK AND LESS THAN 0.25 INCHES FORECAST IN THE NEXT 12
HOURS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL MONITOR THIS DEVELOPING SITUATION
AND ISSUE FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-061415-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130509T2136Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T0600Z.130508T2136Z.NO/
915 AM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 8:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CREST NEAR 22.4 FEET  FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922

$$

ILC027-061414-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
915 AM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE LAKE TW
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 426.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 426 FEET 
  THROUGH THIS WEEK.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942

$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/06  05/07  05/08  05/09  05/10

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0    21.64      22.4   21.1   18.8   16.9   15.9
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   426.04     426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1
293 
WGUS83 KLSX 060144
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
844 PM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN 
ILLINOIS...
 

  KASKASKIA RIVER AT 

      VANDALIA 
 
      CARLYLE TAILWATER


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF 1 TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN AT THE END
OF LAST WEEK AND RELEASES FROM CARLYLE LAKE AFFECTING CARLYLE TAILWATER...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL MONITOR THIS DEVELOPING
SITUATION AND ISSUE FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS 
CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-070144-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130509T2100Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T0600Z.130508T2100Z.NO/
844 PM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 8:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CREST NEAR 21.8 FEET EARLY MONDAY
  MORNING.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-070144-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
844 PM CDT SUN MAY 5 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TAILWATER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 426.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 426.1 FEET 
  THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.  

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/06  05/07  05/08  05/09  05/10

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   21.57      21.8   20.5   18.7   17.1   16.0
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   426.09     426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1
160 
WGUS83 KLSX 061533
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
1033 AM CDT MON MAY 6 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT...


    VANDALIA
    CARLYLE LAKE TW


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF THE HEAVY RAIN FROM THE END OF
LAST WEEK AND RELEASES FROM CARLYLE LAKE...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS SITUATION
AND ISSUE FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-071533-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130509T1700Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1430Z.130508T1700Z.NO/
1033 AM CDT MON MAY 6 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* AT 10 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY CRESTING AND IS FORECAST TO FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922

$$

ILC027-071532-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1033 AM CDT MON MAY 6 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE LAKE TW
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 426.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 426 FEET INTO NEXT 
  WEEKEND.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942

$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/07  05/08  05/09  05/10  05/11

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0    21.80      20.5   18.5   16.7   15.8   15.5
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   426.08     426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1  426.1
221 
WGUS83 KLSX 070136
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
836 PM CDT MON MAY 6 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN 
ILLINOIS...
 

  KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA 

  KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TAILWATER


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL EVENTS OVER THE
PAST WEEK AND RELEASES FROM CARLYLE LAKE AFFECTING CARLYLE TAILWATER...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL MONITOR THIS DEVELOPING
SITUATION AND ISSUE FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS 
CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-080136-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130509T2247Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1430Z.130508T2247Z.NO/
836 PM CDT MON MAY 6 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER RECENTLY CRESTED NEAR 21.8 FEET LATE THIS MORNING
  AND IS FORECAST TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-080135-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
836 PM CDT MON MAY 6 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TAILWATER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 425.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 425.9 FEET THROUGH AT
  LEAST SATURDAY MORNING.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/07  05/08  05/09  05/10  05/11

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   21.57      20.8   18.8   16.8   15.8   15.4
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   425.94     425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9
837 
WGUS83 KLSX 071425
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
925 AM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT...


    VANDALIA
    CARLYLE LAKE TW


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF THE HEAVY RAIN FROM THE END OF
LAST WEEK AND RELEASES FROM CARLYLE LAKE...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS SITUATION
AND ISSUE FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-081425-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130510T0730Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1430Z.130509T0730Z.NO/
925 AM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 9 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 21.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922

$$

ILC027-081425-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
925 AM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE LAKE TW
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 425.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 426 FEET THROUGH 
  NEXT WEEKEND.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942

$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/08  05/09  05/10  05/11  05/12

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   20.98      19.5   17.7   16.5   15.7   15.4
  CARLYLE TW     423.5  425.91     425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9
952 
WGUS83 KLSX 080058
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
758 PM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN 
ILLINOIS...
 

  KASKASKIA RIVER AT 

      VANDALIA  

      CARLYLE TAILWATER 


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF HEAVY RAINFALL OVER THE PAST WEEK
AND RELEASES FROM CARLYLE LAKE SPECIFICALLY AFFECTING CARLYLE TAILWATER...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL MONITOR THIS DEVELOPING
SITUATION AND ISSUE FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS 
CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-090058-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130510T1200Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1430Z.130509T1200Z.NO/
758 PM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT 7:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY MORNING.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-090058-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
758 PM CDT TUE MAY 7 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TAILWATER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 7:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 425.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 425.9 FEET THROUGH AT
  LEAST SUNDAY MORNING.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/08  05/09  05/10  05/11  05/12

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   20.47      19.7   18.0   16.9   16.0   15.4
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   425.88     425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9
003 
WGUS83 KLSX 081533
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
1033 AM CDT WED MAY 8 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT...


    VANDALIA
    CARLYLE LAKE TW


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF THE HEAVY RAIN FROM THE END OF
LAST WEEK AND RELEASES FROM CARLYLE LAKE...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS SITUATION
AND ISSUE FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-091533-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130511T0200Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1430Z.130510T0200Z.NO/
1033 AM CDT WED MAY 8 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 10 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY 
  EVENING.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-091532-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1033 AM CDT WED MAY 8 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE LAKE TW
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 425.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 426 FEET THROUGH 
  THE WEEKEND.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942

$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/09  05/10  05/11  05/12  05/13

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   19.78      18.7   17.5   16.3   15.1   13.9
  CARLYLE TW     423.5  425.88     425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9
744 
WGUS83 KLSX 090058
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
758 PM CDT WED MAY 8 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER...
 
             
                 THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT 
                 ...VANDALIA
                 ...CARLYLE TAILWATER 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS SITUATION AND 
ISSUE FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-100058-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130511T0359Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1430Z.130510T0359Z.NO/
758 PM CDT WED MAY 8 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* AT 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 19.2 FEET...STATE HIGHWAY J JUST EAST OF COUNTY ROAD 206
  BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR THIS HEIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...FLOOD STAGE.  MINOR FLOODING BEGINS.  
  UNPROTECTED FARMLAND BEGINS TO FLOOD.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-100057-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
758 PM CDT WED MAY 8 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TW
* AT 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 425.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD NEARLY STEADY THE NEXT FIVE DAYS.
* IMPACT...AT 424.5 FEET...SOME CABINS JUST BELOW THE DAM ARE 
  INUNDATED.
* IMPACT...AT 423.5 FEET...FLOOD STAGE.  RURAL DAMAGE BEGINS.  
  TOWNSHIP ROADS IN COVINGTON BECOME INUNDATED.
* IMPACT...AT 421.0 FEET...LEFT BANK IN VICINITY OF THE GAGE OVERFLOWS
  WITH MINOR FLOODING OF PARK LANDS.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/09  05/10  05/11  05/12  05/13

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0    19.35      18.7   17.7   16.7   15.9   14.5
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   425.88     425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9
756 
WGUS83 KLSX 091400
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
900 AM CDT THU MAY 9 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN ILLINOIS..


  KASKASKIA RIVER AT

        VANDALIA...AFFECTING FAYETTE COUNTY 

        CARLYLE TAIL WATER...AFFECTING CLINTON COUNTY 


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF HEAVY RAINFALL RECEIVED 
LAST WEEK AND RELEASES FROM CARLYLE LAKE...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL MONITOR THIS SITUATION AND ISSUE 
FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-101400-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130511T0359Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1430Z.130510T0359Z.NO/
900 AM CDT THU MAY 9 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT  8:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TONIGHT.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-101359-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
900 AM CDT THU MAY 9 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TAIL WATER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  8:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 425.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 425.9 FEET THROUGH 
  THIS AFTERNOON.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/10  05/11  05/12  05/13  05/14

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   18.70      17.7   17.3   17.7   16.3   14.2
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   425.89     425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9
489 
WGUS83 KLSX 101238
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
738 AM CDT FRI MAY 10 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN 
ILLINOIS...
 

  KASKASKIA RIVER AT 

     VANDALIA...AFFECTING FAYETTE COUNTY 

     CARLYLE TAIL WATER...AFFECTING CLINTON COUNTY 


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF HEAVY PRECIPITATION RECEIVED 
LAST WEEK...AND ADDITIONAL RAINFALL OF 0.50 TO 1.00 INCH RECEIVED 
OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS...WITH ADDITIONAL IMPACTS AT CARLYLE TAIL 
WATER DUE TO RELEASES FROM CARLYLE LAKE...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL MONITOR THIS SITUATION AND ISSUE 
FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-111238-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130514T1048Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1430Z.130513T1048Z.NO/
738 AM CDT FRI MAY 10 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT  7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 21.6 FEET BY 
  SATURDAY EARLY AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  MONDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 19.2 FEET...STATE HIGHWAY J JUST EAST OF COUNTY ROAD 206
  BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR THIS HEIGHT.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-111238-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
738 AM CDT FRI MAY 10 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TAIL WATER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  7:00 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 426.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY NEAR 426.0 FEET THROUGH 
  THIS AFTERNOON.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/11  05/12  05/13  05/14  05/15

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   19.15      21.4   21.0   17.8   14.9   13.3
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   425.99     426.0  426.0  426.0  426.0  425.9
401 
WGUS83 KLSX 111402
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
902 AM CDT SAT MAY 11 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN 
ILLINOIS...
 

  KASKASKIA RIVER 

     AT VANDALIA...AFFECTING FAYETTE COUNTY 

     AT CARLYLE TAIL WATER...AFFECTING CLINTON COUNTY 


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF PREVIOUS HEAVY RAINFALL...WITH 
ADDITIONAL IMPACTS AT CARLYLE TAIL WATER DUE TO RELEASES FROM 
CARLYLE LAKE...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL MONITOR THIS SITUATION AND ISSUE 
FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-121402-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130514T0840Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1430Z.130513T0840Z.NO/
902 AM CDT SAT MAY 11 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
* AT  8:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  MONDAY MORNING.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-121402-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
902 AM CDT SAT MAY 11 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TAIL WATER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT  8:30 AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 425.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN NEAR 425.9 FEET FOR THE NEXT
  SEVERAL DAYS.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/12  05/13  05/14  05/15  05/16

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   20.61      19.9   17.5   14.7   13.4   12.3
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   425.92     425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9
295 
WGUS83 KLSX 121412
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
912 AM CDT SUN MAY 12 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN 
ILLINOIS...
 

  KASKASKIA RIVER AT 

      VANDALIA 

      CARLYLE TAILWATER
 

.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF HEAVY RAINS ACROSS THE BASIN OVER THE
PAST FEW WEEKS AND RELEASES FROM CARLYLE LAKE SPECIFICALLY AFFECTING
STAGE READINGS AT CARLYLE TAILWATER...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL MONITOR THIS DEVELOPING
SITUATION AND ISSUE FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS 
CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-131412-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130514T1800Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1430Z.130513T1800Z.NO/
912 AM CDT SUN MAY 12 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 8:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 20.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY MONDAY
  AFTERNOON.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-131411-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
912 AM CDT SUN MAY 12 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TAILWATER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 8:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 425.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 425.9 FEET THROUGH
  FRIDAY MORNING.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/13  05/14  05/15  05/16  05/17

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   20.52      18.9   15.3   13.6   12.6   11.9
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   425.91     425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9
939 
WGUS83 KLSX 131424
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
924 AM CDT MON MAY 13 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN 
ILLINOIS...
 

  KASKASKIA RIVER AT 

      VANDALIA 

      CARLYLE TAILWATER 


.THIS FLOOD WARNING IS A RESULT OF RECENT HEAVY RAINFALL EVENTS
ACROSS THE BASIN OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS AND RELEASES FROM CARLYLE
LAKE SPECIFICALLY AFFECTING CARLYLE TAILWATER...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL MONITOR THIS DEVELOPING
SITUATION AND ISSUE FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS 
CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-141424-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130515T1400Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1430Z.130514T1400Z.NO/
924 AM CDT MON MAY 13 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA
* UNTIL LATE TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 19.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATE TUESDAY
  MORNING.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-141423-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
924 AM CDT MON MAY 13 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE TAILWATER
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 425.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR 425.9 FEET THROUGH
  SATURDAY MORNING.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/14  05/15  05/16  05/17  05/18

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   19.26      18.1   17.0   15.8   14.6   13.5
  CARLYLE TW     423.5   425.89     425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9
899 
WGUS83 KLSX 140047
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
747 PM CDT MON MAY 13 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER...
  

              THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT 

               ...VANDALIA
               ...CARLYLE TW 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS SITUATION AND 
ISSUE FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-150047-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130515T1400Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1430Z.130514T1400Z.NO/
747 PM CDT MON MAY 13 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA.
* AT 7:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW MORNING.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

ILC027-150047-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0113.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRLI2.1.ER.130423T1530Z.130427T1315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
747 PM CDT MON MAY 13 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT CARLYLE.
* AT 7:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 425.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 423.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL HOLD NEAR 425.9 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 424.5 FEET...SOME CABINS BELOW THE DAM ARE INUNDATED.
* IMPACT...AT 423.5 FEET...FLOOD STAGE.  RURAL DAMAGE BEGINS.  
  TOWNSHIP ROADS IN COVINGTON BECOME INUNDATED.
* IMPACT...AT 421.0 FEET...LEFT BANK IN VICINITY OF THE GAGE OVERFLOWS
  WITH MINOR FLOODING OF PARK LANDS.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942 3854 8942


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/14  05/15  05/16  05/17  05/18

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   18.64      18.1   17.0   15.8   14.6   13.5
  CARLYLE TW     423.5  425.91     425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9  425.9
808 
WGUS83 KLSX 141126
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
625 AM CDT TUE MAY 14 2013

...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER IN 
ILLINOIS...
 

  KASKASKIA RIVER AT 

      VANDALIA 


.THIS WILL BE THE FINAL STATEMENT FOR THIS FLOODING EVENT...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL MONITOR THIS DEVELOPING
SITUATION AND ISSUE FOLLOW UP STATEMENTS AS CONDITIONS OR FORECASTS 
CHANGE.

SAFETY MESSAGE...NEVER DRIVE CARS...TRUCKS OR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 
THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.  THE WATER MAY BE TOO DEEP TO ALLOW FOR SAFE 
PASSAGE.

THIS PRODUCT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL WEATHER AND STREAM INFORMATION IS 
AVAILABLE AT HTTP://WWW.CRH.NOAA.GOV/AHPS2/INDEX.PHP?WFO=LSX /LOWER 
CASE/

&&

ILC051-141155-
/O.CAN.KLSX.FL.W.0117.000000T0000Z-130515T1400Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.130503T0400Z.130506T1430Z.130514T0930Z.NO/
625 AM CDT TUE MAY 14 2013

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE KASKASKIA RIVER AT VANDALIA.
* AT 6:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET. 
* THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 4:30 AM TUESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO FALL TO NEAR 15.8 FEET
  THURSDAY MORNING.

&&
 
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922


$$

&&
                   FLD   LATEST              7AM FORECAST
LOCATION           STG  OBS STG     05/15  05/16  05/17  05/18  05/19

KASKASKIA RIVER
  VANDALIA        18.0   17.87      17.0   15.8   14.6   13.5   12.4

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS St. Louis, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at May 2, 6:37 PM CDT, 2 hours 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 2, 6:37 PM CDT, 2 hours 11 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION...UPDATED AVIATION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
637 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013

.SHORT TERM...(THROUGH LATE TONIGHT)
ISSUED AT 336 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013

MAIN CONCERN FOR TONIGHT CONCERNS THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY RAINFALL
AND THE POTENTIAL FOR EARLY MAY WINTER WEATHER.

THUNDERSTORMS ARE INCREASING IN AREAL COVERAGE AND IN INTENSITY IN
THE PAST HOUR ALONG AND AHEAD OF THE COLD FRONT THAT CURRENTLY LIES
OVER THE FAR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN CWA.  AREA OF -SHRA OVER SOUTH
CENTRAL MO WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE NORTHEASTWARD THIS AFTERNOON AND
THIS EVENING IN ADVANCE OF SHORTWAVE TROUGH CURRENTLY ENTERING
SOUTHWESTERN MO.  SHOWERS WILL BECOME WIDESPREAD THROUGH THIS
EVENING AS LOW LEVEL MOISTURE CONVERGENCE INCREASES AT THE SAME TIME
THE CENTRAL PLAINS UPPER LOW MOVES TOWARD THE CWA.  ASCENT FROM THE
LOW WILL INCREASE MARKEDLY AS IT BECOMES NEGATIVELY TILTED
OVERNIGHT.  IMPRESSIVE 825-850MB MOISTURE CONVERGENCE WILL SET UP IN
A NORTH-SOUTH ORIENTED BAND FROM THE EASTERN OZARKS NORTHWARD WHERE
1-1.5 INCHES OF RAIN IS EXPECTED BY MORNING.  THIS LINES UP WELL
WITH WHERE WE HAVE ISSUED A FLOOD WATCH THAT WILL GO THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING.

IT DOES APPEAR THAT SOME SNOW/SLEET MAY MIX IN WITH THE RAIN OVER
THE FAR WESTERN PART OF THE CWA TONIGHT.  FORECAST SOUNDINGS DO SHOW
SUBFREEZING WET-BULB TEMPERATURES AFTER 09Z WITH A DEEP LOW LEVEL
WARM LAYER ABOVE IT.  THIS LAYER IS DEEP AND WARM ENOUGH TO FAVOR
SLEET OVER SNOW AT THIS POINT.  WILL NOT INCLUDE ANY ACCUMULATION AT
THIS POINT AS I STILL EXPECT OVERNIGHT LOWS TO BE IN THE MID 30S AND
THE MISSOURI AG WEATHER STATIONS ARE CURRENTLY REPORTING 2 INCH SOIL
TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER-MID 50S.

BRITT

.LONG TERM...(FRIDAY THROUGH NEXT THURSDAY)
ISSUED AT 336 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013

MODELS IN BETTER AGREEMENT WITH UPPER LEVEL LOW WHICH WILL CLOSE OFF
OVER THE PLAINS AND MOVE SLOWLY E-SEWD THROUGH AR FRI NGT AND SAT.
THE ECMWF AND GFS MODELS ARE VERY SIMILAR WITH THEIR TRACK WHILE THE
NAM IS A LITTLE SLOWER AND FURTHER N. ALTHOUGH THE TRACK OF THE
GFS MODEL LOOKS GOOD ITS TEMPERATURE AND THICKNESS FORECASTS LOOK
A LITTLE TOO WARM. WILL SEE PLENTY OF RAINFALL ACROSS THE AREA ON
FRI AS THE MODELS DEPICT RELATIVELY STRONG UPPER LEVEL DIVERGENCE
OVER OUR AREA AHEAD OF THE UPPER LEVEL TROUGH/LOW. A SFC WAVE WILL
DEVELOP ALONG THE STATIONARY FRONT EXTENDING ACROSS IL AND SERN MO
AND MOVE NWD THROUGH PORTIONS OF WRN IL AND ERN MO ON FRI THEN WWD
THROUGH NRN MO FRI NGT. THE POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING
AREAS AND STREAMS AND CREEKS WILL CONTINUE ON FRI INTO FRI EVNG
MAINLY ACROSS PORTIONS OF SERN AND E CNTRL MO AND SWRN IL WHERE A
FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES IN EFFECT. A TOTAL OF 2 TO 3 INCHES OF
RAINFALL IS LIKELY WITH ISOLATED HIGHER AMOUNTS FROM TGT THROUGH
FRI NGT. THERE WILL BE A SHARP E-W GRADIENT OF TEMPERATURES ON FRI
WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF A LITTLE SNOW AND SLEET MIXING IN WITH THE
RAIN FRI MRNG ACROSS PORTIONS OF NERN AND CNTRL MO. MORE
SUBSTANTIAL WINTER WEATHER WILL REMAIN W OF OUR AREA WHERE THE
SFC/LOW LEVEL TEMPERATURES WILL BE COLDER CLOSER TO THE UPPER
LEVEL LOW CENTER. SOME DRIER AIR WILL ADVECT INTO PORTIONS OF
CNTRL AND SERN MO FRI NGT AND SAT WITH THE BETTER THREAT FOR RAIN
SHIFTING TO NERN MO AND PORTIONS OF W CNTRL AND SWRN IL.
UNSEASONABLY COLD WEATHER WILL CONTINUE PARTICULARLY ACROSS
PORTIONS OF NERN...CNTRL AND SERN MO. AS THE UPPER LEVEL LOW
BEGINS TO SHIFT FURTHER SE OF OUR AREA THE BETTER POTENTIAL FOR
RAIN WILL BE ACROSS SERN MO AND SWRN IL SAT NGT AND SUN. MOST OF
THE RAIN SHOULD FINALLY SHIFT SE OF OUR FORECAST AREA BY SUN NGT
AND MON WITH JUST SOME LINGERING LIGHT RAIN POSSIBLE. TEMPERATURES
WILL ALSO BEGIN TO MODERATE BACK TO NEAR NORMAL VALUES FOR THE
START OF THE NEXT WORK WEEK. TEMPERATURES SHOULD CONTINUE TO WARM TO
NORMAL VALUES BY TUE AND WED AS THE LOW LEVEL FLOW BECOMES SLY.
LITTLE IF ANY PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TUE THROUGH WED.

GKS

&&

.AVIATION...(FOR THE 00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY EVENING)
ISSUED AT 629 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013

FLIGHT CONDITIONS ACROSS THE AREA ARE EXPECTED TO DETERIORATE
THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS AS THE COVERAGE OF RAIN INCREASES AND
CIGS AND VSBYS LOWER. BY 06Z I EXPECT ALL SITES TO BE IFR AND
THERE SHOULD BE LITTLE CHANGE THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY AS A SLOW MOVING
STORM SYSTEM BRINGS CONTINOUS STEADY RAINFALL. NW WINDS WILL
PERSIST AND BY GUSTY AT TIMES TONIGHT WITH WIND SPEEDS DIMINISHING
SOME ON THURSDAY MORNING.

SPECIFICS FOR KSTL...

FLIGHT CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DETERIORATE THROUGH THE EVENING
HOURS AS STEADY RAINFALL TAKES HOLD. MVFR CONDITIONS ARE LOCATED
JUST TO THE WEST OF KSTL AND THESE SHOULD SPREAD INTO THE TERMINAL
BETWEEN 00-02Z WITH CONDITIONS LOWERING TO IFR BY 06Z. THERE
SHOULD BE LITTLE CHANGE THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY AS A SLOW MOVING STORM
SYSTEM BRINGS CONTINOUS STEADY RAINFALL. NW WINDS WILL PERSIST AND
BY GUSTY AT TIMES THIS EVENING.

GLASS

&&

.LSX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MO...FLOOD WATCH THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT FOR CRAWFORD MO-FRANKLIN
     MO-IRON MO-JEFFERSON MO-LINCOLN MO-MADISON MO-REYNOLDS MO-
     ST. CHARLES MO-ST. FRANCOIS MO-ST. LOUIS CITY MO-ST. LOUIS
     MO-STE. GENEVIEVE MO-WARREN MO-WASHINGTON MO.

IL...FLOOD WATCH THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT FOR BOND IL-CALHOUN IL-
     CLINTON IL-GREENE IL-JERSEY IL-MACOUPIN IL-MADISON IL-
     MONROE IL-MONTGOMERY IL-RANDOLPH IL-ST. CLAIR IL-WASHINGTON
     IL.

&&

WFO LSX
Hazardous weather outlook, May 2, 4:08 PM CDT, 4 hours 40 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
408 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013

ILZ058>060-064-065-069-070-074-079-095>102-MOZ018-019-026-027-
034>036-041-042-047>052-059>065-072>075-084-085-099-031130-
GREENE IL-MACOUPIN IL-MONTGOMERY IL-BOND IL-FAYETTE IL-CLINTON IL-
MARION IL-WASHINGTON IL-RANDOLPH IL-ADAMS IL-BROWN IL-PIKE IL-
CALHOUN IL-JERSEY IL-MADISON IL-ST. CLAIR IL-MONROE IL-KNOX MO-
LEWIS MO-SHELBY MO-MARION MO-MONROE MO-RALLS MO-PIKE MO-BOONE MO-
AUDRAIN MO-MONITEAU MO-COLE MO-OSAGE MO-CALLAWAY MO-MONTGOMERY MO-
LINCOLN MO-GASCONADE MO-WARREN MO-ST. CHARLES MO-FRANKLIN MO-
ST. LOUIS MO-ST. LOUIS CITY MO-JEFFERSON MO-CRAWFORD MO-
WASHINGTON MO-ST. FRANCOIS MO-STE. GENEVIEVE MO-IRON MO-
MADISON MO-REYNOLDS MO-
408 PM CDT THU MAY 2 2013

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN AND
CENTRAL MISSOURI AS WELL AS WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS.

.DAY ONE...TONIGHT

THE ILLINOIS RIVER REMAINS ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL. PLEASE SEE
THE APPROPRIATE FLOOD STATEMENT FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS.

THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THIS EVENING ACROSS SOUTHEAST
MISSOURI AND SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS.

A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF EAST CENTRAL AND
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AS WELL AS SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS BEGINNING TONIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AND
SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS ON FRIDAY.

A FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF EAST CENTRAL
AND SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AS WELL AS SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS FRIDAY AND
FRIDAY EVENING. WIDESPREAD AND PROLONGED RAINFALL MAY CAUSE
FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS AS WELL AS RISES ON RIVERS...CREEKS...AND
STREAMS TO AT OR ABOVE BANK FULL.

THE ILLINOIS RIVER WILL REMAIN ABOVE MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL. PLEASE
SEE THE APPROPRIATE FLOOD STATEMENT FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO RELAY RAINFALL AMOUNTS TO THE NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE.

GKS

The office that day

Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 3, 5:01 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningLSXMonroe7 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.