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River Flood Warning 144, NWS St. Louis, MO

November 2, 2021Pike County, Scott County, Illinois

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this river flood warning at Nov 2, 2021, 9:37 AM CDT for Pike County, Scott County, Illinois. It took effect at Nov 3, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Nov 2, 2021, 9:37 AM CDT (14:37 UTC)
In effect from: Nov 3, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired: Nov 7, 2021, 8:34 PM CST
In force: 4 days
Issued by: NWS St. Louis, MO
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Pike County, IL, Scott County, IL

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 108 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The river

Written for the forecast point Illinois River at Valley City (VALI2). The gauge peaked at 14.12 ft at Nov 5, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT.

Action stage: 11 ft
Minor stage: 14 ft
Moderate stage: 21 ft
Major stage: 23 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05586100, 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.

127 
WGUS43 KLSX 021437
FLWLSX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
937 AM CDT Tue Nov 2 2021

...The National Weather Service in St Louis MO has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC149-171-040245-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FL.W.0144.211104T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.211104T0000Z.211106T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
937 AM CDT Tue Nov 2 2021

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* From Wednesday evening until further notice.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 14.6 feet early 
  Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area 
  is flooded.

&&


              Fld   Observed        Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  13.4  Tue 9 am  13.8  14.1  14.4  14.5  14.5





&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064

$$

Fuchs

10 follow-up statements

611 
WGUS83 KLSX 030217
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
917 PM CDT Tue Nov 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC149-171-041430-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0144.211104T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.211104T0600Z.211105T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
917 PM CDT Tue Nov 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* From late Wednesday night until further notice.
* At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Thursday morning and continue rising to a crest of 14.5 feet early 
  Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area 
  is flooded.

&&


              Fld   Observed        Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  13.5  Tue 9 pm  13.9  14.2  14.5  14.5  14.4





&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064

$$

GKS

810 
WGUS83 KLSX 031627
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1127 AM CDT Wed Nov 3 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC149-171-050430-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0144.211104T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.211104T0600Z.211106T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1127 AM CDT Wed Nov 3 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* From late tonight until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of 14.7 feet 
  early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area 
  is flooded.

&&


              Fld   Observed        Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  13.7  Wed 11 am 14.2  14.6  14.7  14.7  14.5





&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064

$$

Fuchs

177 
WGUS83 KLSX 040132
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
832 PM CDT Wed Nov 3 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC149-171-051345-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0144.211104T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.211104T1200Z.211106T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
832 PM CDT Wed Nov 3 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* From Thursday morning until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 14.6 feet early 
  Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area 
  is flooded.

&&


              Fld   Observed        Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  13.8  Wed 8 pm  14.2  14.5  14.6  14.5  14.3





&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064

$$

Byrd

772 
WGUS83 KLSX 041518
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1018 AM CDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC149-171-060330-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0144.000000T0000Z-211111T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.211104T1800Z.211106T0600Z.211109T1800Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this afternoon to a crest of 14.5 feet early Saturday
    morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
    afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

              Fld   Observed        Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  13.9  Thu 10 am 14.4  14.5  14.4  14.3  14.0


&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064


$$

Fuchs

578 
WGUS83 KLSX 050129
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
829 PM CDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC149-171-061330-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0144.000000T0000Z-211110T1800Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.211104T2145Z.211106T0600Z.211109T1200Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Thu Nov 4 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 14.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.4
    feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood
    stage Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

              Fld   Observed        Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.0  Thu 8 pm  14.3  14.4  14.3  14.1  13.8


&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064


$$

Byrd

485 
WGUS83 KLSX 051538
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1038 AM CDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC149-171-070345-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0144.000000T0000Z-211110T1800Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.211104T2145Z.211106T0600Z.211109T1200Z.NO/
1038 AM CDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 PM CDT Thursday was 14.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.4
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

              Fld   Observed        Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.0  Thu 8 pm  14.2  14.2  14.0  13.7  13.4


&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064


$$

Carney

981 
WGUS83 KLSX 060116
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
816 PM CDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC149-171-071330-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0144.000000T0000Z-211110T0600Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.211104T2145Z.211105T2200Z.211109T0000Z.NO/
816 PM CDT Fri Nov 5 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 14.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Monday evening and continue falling to 13.0 feet Thursday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

              Fld   Observed        Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.1  Fri 8 pm  14.1  14.1  14.0  13.7  13.3


&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064


$$

Byrd

345 
WGUS83 KLSX 061422
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
922 AM CDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC149-171-080230-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0144.000000T0000Z-211109T1800Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.211104T2145Z.211106T1800Z.211108T1200Z.NO/
922 AM CDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 AM CDT Saturday was 14.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.2
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

              Fld   Observed        Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.1  Sat 9 am  14.1  14.0  13.8  13.5  13.1


&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064


$$

Glass

647 
WGUS83 KLSX 070249
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
949 PM CDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, 
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

ILC149-171-081500-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0144.000000T0000Z-211109T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.211104T2145Z.211106T1200Z.211107T1800Z.NO/
949 PM CDT Sat Nov 6 2021

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Valley City.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area 
  is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:30 PM CDT Saturday was 14.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 12.6 feet
    Friday evening.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


&&

              Fld   Observed        Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.1  Sat 9 pm  13.9  13.8  13.6  13.3  12.9


&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064


$$

19

996 
WGUS83 KLSX 080234
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
834 PM CST Sun Nov 7 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

ILC149-171-080345-
/O.CAN.KLSX.FL.W.0144.000000T0000Z-211108T0234Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.211104T2145Z.211106T1200Z.211107T2306Z.NO/
834 PM CST Sun Nov 7 2021

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED THIS EVENING...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 14.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.9 feet
    Saturday evening.


&&

              Fld   Observed        Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.0  Sun 8 pm  13.7  13.4  13.1  12.7  12.3


&&

LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064


$$

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The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Nov 2, 3:25 AM CDT	Freeze Watch	LSX	Randolph	24 hr
Nov 2, 2:04 PM CDT	Freeze Warning	LSX	Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Jersey and 8 more	19 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.