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River Flood Warning 46, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this river flood warning at May 29, 2016, 10:52 AM CDT for Jackson County, Randolph County, Illinois; Perry County, Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri. It took effect at May 31, 2016, 5:47 AM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 29, 2016, 10:52 AM CDT (15:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 31, 2016, 5:47 AM CDT
- Expired
- Jun 4, 2016, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 5 days
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Jackson County, IL, Randolph County, IL, Perry County, MO, Sainte Genevieve County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:50 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 Mississippi River at Chester (CHSI2). The gauge peaked at 27.43 ft at Jun 1, 2016, 5:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 25 ft
- Minor stage
- 27 ft
- Moderate stage
- 35 ft
- Major stage
- 40 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07020500, 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.
140
WGUS43 KLSX 291552
FLWLSX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
1052 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2016
...The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a flood
warning for the following river in Missouri and Illinois...
Mississippi River at
Chester
.This Flood Warning is a result of heavy rainfall across northern
portions of the basin in addition to rises due inflow from the Missouri
River upstream...
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://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC077-157-MOC157-186-301552-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FL.W.0046.160531T1330Z-160605T0000Z/
/CHSI2.1.ER.160531T1330Z.160602T0600Z.160604T0000Z.NO/
1052 AM CDT SUN MAY 29 2016
The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Mississippi River at Chester
* From Tuesday morning to Friday evening.
* At 10:30 AM Sunday the stage was 22.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage Tuesday morning
and crest near 28.6 feet Thursday morning.
* Impact: At 28.0 feet...Unleveed islands near Chester and the prison
farm floods.
* Impact: At 27.0 feet...Flood Stage. Unprotected farmland on right
bank begins to flood.
* Impact: At 25.0 feet...Degognia Fountain Bluff Levee gates are
closed.
&&
Fld Latest 7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION Stg Obs Stg 05/30 05/31 06/01 06/02 06/03
Mississippi River
Chester 27.0 22.91 25.0 26.9 28.1 28.6 27.9
&&
LAT...LON 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959
3787 9003
$$10 follow-up statements
896
WGUS83 KLSX 300055
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
755 PM CDT SUN MAY 29 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Chester
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rains could cause river levels to rise even higher than
predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing
situation and issue follow up statements as conditions or forecasts
change.
Safety message: Never drive cars, trucks, or sport utility vehicles
through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow for safe
passage.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC077-157-MOC157-186-310055-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0046.160531T0730Z-160604T2247Z/
/CHSI2.1.ER.160531T0730Z.160602T0000Z.160603T2247Z.NO/
755 PM CDT SUN MAY 29 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mississippi River at Chester
* from late Monday night to Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:30 PM Sunday the stage was 24.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by early Tuesday
morning and to crest near 28.5 feet by Wednesday evening. The river
will fall below flood stage by Friday afternoon.
* Impact: At 28.0 feet...Unleveed islands near Chester and the prison
farm floods.
* Impact: At 27.0 feet...Flood Stage. Unprotected farmland on right
bank begins to flood.
* Impact: At 25.0 feet...Degognia Fountain Bluff Levee gates are
closed.
&&
Fld Latest 7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION Stg Obs Stg 05/30 05/31 06/01 06/02 06/03
Mississippi River
Chester 27.0 23.98 25.3 27.3 28.3 28.5 27.7
&&
LAT...LON 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959
3787 9003
$$761
WGUS83 KLSX 301555
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
1055 AM CDT MON MAY 30 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following river in
Missouri and Illinois...
Mississippi River at
Chester
.This Flood Warning is a result of heavy rainfall across northern
portions of the basin in addition to rises due inflow from the Missouri
River upstream...
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://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC077-157-MOC157-186-311555-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0046.160531T0730Z-160604T0959Z/
/CHSI2.1.ER.160531T0730Z.160601T1200Z.160603T0959Z.NO/
1055 AM CDT MON MAY 30 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Mississippi River at Chester
* From late tonight to late Thursday night.
* At 10:30 AM Monday the stage was 25.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage overnight tonight and
crest near 28.0 feet Wednesday morning.
* Impact: At 28.0 feet...Unleveed islands near Chester and the prison
farm floods.
* Impact: At 27.0 feet...Flood Stage. Unprotected farmland on right
bank begins to flood.
&&
Fld Latest 7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION Stg Obs Stg 05/31 06/01 06/02 06/03 06/04
Mississippi River
Chester 27.0 25.49 27.3 28.0 27.8 26.9 25.0
&&
LAT...LON 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959
3787 9003
$$891
WGUS83 KLSX 310201
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
901 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Chester
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rains could cause river levels to rise even higher than
predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing
situation and issue follow up statements as conditions or forecasts
change.
Safety message: Never drive cars, trucks, or sport utility vehicles
through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow for safe
passage.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC077-157-MOC157-186-010201-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0046.160531T1047Z-160604T0730Z/
/CHSI2.1.ER.160531T1047Z.160601T1200Z.160603T0730Z.NO/
901 PM CDT MON MAY 30 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mississippi River at Chester
* from late tonight to late Friday night.
* At 8:30 PM Monday the stage was 26.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by early tomorrow
and to crest near 28.0 feet by Wednesday morning. The river will
fall below flood stage by early Friday morning.
* Impact: At 28.0 feet...Unleveed islands near Chester and the prison
farm floods.
* Impact: At 27.0 feet...Flood Stage. Unprotected farmland on right
bank begins to flood.
* Impact: At 25.0 feet...Degognia Fountain Bluff Levee gates are
closed.
&&
Fld Latest 7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION Stg Obs Stg 05/31 06/01 06/02 06/03 06/04
Mississippi River
Chester 27.0 26.17 27.1 28.0 27.8 26.7 24.8
&&
LAT...LON 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959
3787 9003
$$290
WGUS83 KLSX 311601
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
1101 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Chester
.This Flood Warning is a result of heavy rainfall across the basin
last week...
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://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC077-157-MOC157-186-011601-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-160604T1800Z/
/CHSI2.1.ER.160531T1800Z.160601T1800Z.160603T1800Z.NO/
1101 AM CDT TUE MAY 31 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mississippi River at Chester
* until Saturday afternoon.
* At 10:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 26.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by this afternoon
and to crest near 27.7 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The river
will fall below flood stage by Friday early afternoon.
* Impact: At 28.0 feet...Unleveed islands near Chester and the prison
farm floods.
* Impact: At 27.0 feet...Flood Stage. Unprotected farmland on right
bank begins to flood.
&&
Fld Latest 7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION Stg Obs Stg 06/01 06/02 06/03 06/04 06/05
Mississippi River
Chester 27.0 26.82 27.6 27.6 27.1 26.2 24.6
&&
LAT...LON 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959
3787 9003
$$945
WGUS83 KLSX 010244
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
944 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Chester
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rains could cause river levels to rise even higher than
predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing
situation and issue follow up statements as conditions or forecasts
change.
Safety message: Never drive cars, trucks, or sport utility vehicles
through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow for safe
passage.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC077-157-MOC157-186-020244-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-160604T1200Z/
/CHSI2.1.ER.160531T2015Z.160601T1800Z.160603T1200Z.NO/
944 PM CDT TUE MAY 31 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mississippi River at Chester
* until Saturday morning.
* At 9:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 27.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to crest near 27.5 feet by tomorrow early
afternoon, then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
* Impact: At 28.0 feet...Unleveed islands near Chester and the prison
farm floods.
* Impact: At 27.0 feet...Flood Stage. Unprotected farmland on right
bank begins to flood.
* Impact: At 25.0 feet...Degognia Fountain Bluff Levee gates are
closed.
&&
Fld Latest 7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION Stg Obs Stg 06/01 06/02 06/03 06/04 06/05
Mississippi River
Chester 27.0 27.18 27.4 27.4 27.0 26.0 24.3
&&
LAT...LON 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959
3787 9003
$$421
WGUS83 KLSX 011534
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
1033 AM CDT WED JUN 1 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Chester
.This Flood Warning is a result of heavy rainfall across the basin
last week...
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://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC077-157-MOC157-186-021533-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-160603T2100Z/
/CHSI2.1.ER.160531T2015Z.160601T1800Z.160602T2100Z.NO/
1033 AM CDT WED JUN 1 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mississippi River at Chester
* until Friday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 27.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to continue rising to near feet by this
afternoon, then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
&&
Fld Latest 7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION Stg Obs Stg 06/02 06/03 06/04 06/05 06/06
Mississippi River
Chester 27.0 27.37 27.3 26.5 25.2 23.4 21.9
&&
LAT...LON 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959
3787 9003
$$312
WGUS83 KLSX 020058
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
758 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri..
Mississippi River at Chester
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety message: Never drive cars, trucks, or sport utility vehicles
through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow for safe
passage.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC077-157-MOC157-186-030058-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-160603T2100Z/
/CHSI2.1.ER.160531T2015Z.160601T2200Z.160602T2100Z.NO/
758 PM CDT WED JUN 1 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mississippi River at Chester
* until Friday afternoon.
* At 7:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 27.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to continue falling to below flood stage by
tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact: At 27.0 feet...Flood Stage. Unprotected farmland on right
bank begins to flood.
* Impact: At 25.0 feet...Degognia Fountain Bluff Levee gates are
closed.
&&
Fld Latest 7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION Stg Obs Stg 06/02 06/03 06/04 06/05 06/06
Mississippi River
Chester 27.0 27.41 27.3 26.5 25.2 23.4 21.9
&&
LAT...LON 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959
3787 9003
$$844
WGUS83 KLSX 021519
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
1019 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri..
Mississippi River at Chester
.This Flood Warning is a result of heavy rainfall across the basin
last week...
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://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC077-157-MOC157-186-031519-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-160603T2100Z/
/CHSI2.1.ER.160531T2015Z.160601T2200Z.160602T2100Z.NO/
1019 AM CDT THU JUN 2 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mississippi River at Chester
* until Friday afternoon.
* At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 27.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to continue falling to below flood stage by
late this afternoon.
* Impact: At 27.0 feet...Flood Stage. Unprotected farmland on right
bank begins to flood.
&&
Fld Latest 7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION Stg Obs Stg 06/03 06/04 06/05 06/06 06/07
Mississippi River
Chester 27.0 27.27 26.5 25.2 23.4 21.9 21.0
&&
LAT...LON 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959
3787 9003
$$292
WGUS83 KLSX 030214
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
914 PM CDT THU JUN 2 2016
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Chester
.This Flood Warning is a result of heavy rainfall across the basin
last week...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rains could cause river levels to rise even higher than
predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing
situation and issue follow up statements as conditions or forecasts
change.
Safety message: Never drive cars, trucks, or sport utility vehicles
through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow for safe
passage.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC077-157-MOC157-186-040214-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-160604T0600Z/
/CHSI2.1.ER.160531T2015Z.160601T2200Z.160603T0600Z.NO/
914 PM CDT THU JUN 2 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
the Mississippi River at Chester
* until late Friday night.
* At 9:00 PM Thursday the stage was 27.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* The river is forecast to continue falling to below flood stage by
after midnight tonight.
* Impact: At 27.0 feet...Flood Stage. Unprotected farmland on right
bank begins to flood.
&&
Fld Latest 7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION Stg Obs Stg 06/03 06/04 06/05 06/06 06/07
Mississippi River
Chester 27.0 27.10 26.8 25.6 24.5 23.5 22.7
&&
LAT...LON 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959
3787 9003
$$038
WGUS83 KLSX 031539
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
1039 AM CDT FRI JUN 3 2016
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Chester
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://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC077-157-MOC157-186-031609-
/O.CAN.KLSX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-160604T0600Z/
/CHSI2.1.ER.160531T2015Z.160601T2200Z.160603T0506Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT FRI JUN 3 2016
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Mississippi River at Chester.
* At 10:30 AM Friday the stage was 26.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* The river fell below flood stage at 12:06 AM Friday.
* The river will continue falling to 25.5 feet by tomorrow morning.
* Impact: At 27.0 feet...Flood Stage. Unprotected farmland on right
bank begins to flood.
* Impact: At 25.0 feet...Degognia Fountain Bluff Levee gates are
closed.
&&
Fld Latest 7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION Stg Obs Stg 06/04 06/05 06/06 06/07 06/08
Mississippi River
Chester 27.0 26.53 25.5 24.4 23.2 22.4 21.8
&&
LAT...LON 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959
3787 9003
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 7:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade | 42 min |
| May 28, 7:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Washington | 49 min |
| May 28, 7:43 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Lewis | 42 hr |
| May 28, 8:20 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade | 3 hr |
| May 28, 8:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Crawford, Franklin, Washington | 51 min |
| May 28, 9:06 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LSX | Franklin, Jefferson, Washington | 39 min |
| May 28, 9:44 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | LSX | Jefferson | 46 min |
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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.