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River Flood Warning 51, NWS St. Louis, MO

March 18, 2021Pike County, Scott County, Illinois

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this river flood warning at Mar 18, 2021, 3:15 PM CDT for Pike County, Scott County, Illinois. It took effect at Mar 19, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 20 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Mar 18, 2021, 3:15 PM CDT (20:15 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 19, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired: Apr 8, 2021, 3:15 PM CDT
In force: 20 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 20:16 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 Illinois River at Valley City (VALI2). The gauge peaked at 13.50 ft at Mar 21, 2021, 11:00 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.

449 
WGUS43 KLSX 182015
FLWLSX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
315 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

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

                       ...at Hardin.
                       ...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.

Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even 
higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor 
this developing situation and issue follow up statements as 
conditions change.

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

  

&&


ILC013-061-083-200815-
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/HARI2.1.ER.210319T0712Z.210322T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
315 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Illinois River at Hardin.
* From late tonight until further notice.
* At 2:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 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 28.0 feet 
  Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, The River Road in Bedford becomes flooded.

&&


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

Illinois River
Hardin        25.0  23.5  Thu 2 pm  25.8  27.0  27.9  28.0  27.7





&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062

$$

ILC149-171-200815-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FL.W.0051.210320T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210320T0000Z.210324T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
315 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* From Friday evening until further notice.
* At 2:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.8 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 16.0 feet Tuesday evening. 
  Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* 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  Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  11.8  Thu 2 pm  13.7  14.7  15.3  15.8  15.9





&&

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

$$

Fuchs

8 follow-up statements

366 
WGUS83 KLSX 190127
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
827 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

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

  Illinois River at Hardin.

  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.

Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even 
higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor 
this developing situation and issue follow up statements as 
conditions change.

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

  

&&


ILC013-061-083-201330-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0050.210319T0712Z-000000T0000Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.210319T0712Z.210322T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Hardin.
* From late tonight until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 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 28.0 feet 
  Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, The River Road in Bedford becomes flooded.

&&


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

Illinois River
Hardin        25.0  24.5  Thu 8 pm  26.1  27.3  28.0  28.0  27.6





&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062

$$

ILC149-171-201330-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0051.210320T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210320T0000Z.210324T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
827 PM CDT Thu Mar 18 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* From Friday evening until further notice.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.6 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 16.0 feet Tuesday evening. 
  Additional rises are possible thereafter.

&&


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

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  12.6  Thu 8 pm  14.0  14.8  15.5  15.8  16.0





&&

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

$$

TES

805 
WGUS83 KLSX 191639
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1139 AM CDT Fri Mar 19 2021

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

  Illinois River at Valley City.

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

  Illinois River at Hardin.

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.

  

&&


ILC149-171-210445-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0051.210320T1000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210320T1000Z.210324T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1139 AM CDT Fri Mar 19 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* From late tonight until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tonight and continue rising to 16.0 feet early Wednesday 
  afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.

&&


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

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  13.1  Fri 11 am 14.4  15.3  15.7  15.9  16.0





&&

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

$$

ILC013-061-083-210445-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.210319T0522Z.210322T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1139 AM CDT Fri Mar 19 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Hardin.
* Until further notice.
* At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 25.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.0 feet 
  Sunday evening.

&&


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

Illinois River
Hardin        25.0  25.8  Fri 11 am 27.0  27.8  28.0  27.6  27.0





&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062

$$

Fuchs

664 
WGUS83 KLSX 200239
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
939 PM CDT Fri Mar 19 2021

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

  Illinois River at Valley City.

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

  Illinois River at Hardin.

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.

  

&&


ILC149-171-211445-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0051.210321T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210321T1800Z.210325T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT Fri Mar 19 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* From Sunday afternoon until further notice.
* At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  Sunday afternoon and continue rising to 15.5 feet early Thursday 
  afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* 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  Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  13.0  Fri 9 pm  13.4  14.1  14.6  15.0  15.3





&&

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

$$

ILC013-061-083-211445-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.210319T0522Z.210322T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
939 PM CDT Fri Mar 19 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Hardin.
* Until further notice.
* At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 26.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:30 PM CDT Friday was 26.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.0 feet 
  Sunday evening.

&&


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

Illinois River
Hardin        25.0  26.2  Fri 9 pm  27.2  28.0  27.9  27.5  26.9





&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062

$$

Maples

939 
WGUS83 KLSX 201614
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1114 AM CDT Sat Mar 20 2021

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

  Illinois River at Valley City.

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

  Illinois River at Hardin.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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

  

&&


ILC013-061-083-220415-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210327T1200Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.210319T0522Z.210321T1800Z.210326T0600Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT Sat Mar 20 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Hardin.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.3 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Friday morning.

&&


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

Illinois River
Hardin        25.0  26.7  Sat 10 am 27.3  27.1  26.6  25.9  25.3





&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062

$$

ILC149-171-220415-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0051.210323T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210323T0000Z.210324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1114 AM CDT Sat Mar 20 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* From Monday evening until further notice.
* At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday 
  evening and continue rising to a crest of 14.2 feet early 
  Wednesday 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  Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  13.0  Sat 10 am 13.6  13.9  14.1  14.2  14.2





&&

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

$$

Britt

276 
WGUS83 KLSX 210215
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
915 PM CDT Sat Mar 20 2021

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

  Illinois River at Hardin.

  Illinois River at Valley City.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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

  

&&


ILC013-061-083-221415-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210327T1200Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.210319T0522Z.210322T0000Z.210326T0600Z.NO/
915 PM CDT Sat Mar 20 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Hardin.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 26.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.3 feet 
  tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday 
  morning.

&&


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

Illinois River
Hardin        25.0  26.9  Sat 9 pm  27.3  27.0  26.4  25.8  25.2





&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062

$$

ILC149-171-221415-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0051.210323T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210323T0000Z.210324T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
915 PM CDT Sat Mar 20 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* From Monday evening until further notice.
* At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday 
  evening and continue rising to a crest of 14.2 feet early 
  Wednesday 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  Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  13.2  Sat 9 pm  13.7  14.0  14.1  14.2  14.1





&&

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

$$

Maples

017 
WGUS83 KLSX 211544
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1044 AM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

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

  Illinois River at Hardin.

...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...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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

  

&&


ILC013-061-083-230345-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.210319T0522Z.210321T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Hardin.
* Until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 26.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 25.0 feet Saturday 
  morning.

&&


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

Illinois River
Hardin        25.0  26.8  Sun 10 am 26.0  25.7  25.6  25.4  25.2





&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062

$$

ILC149-171-230345-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0051.210324T0000Z-210326T0600Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210324T0000Z.210324T0000Z.210325T0000Z.NO/
1044 AM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Friday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* From Tuesday evening to late Thursday night.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday 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 Tuesday 
  evening to a crest of 14.0 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall 
  below flood stage Wednesday evening.
* 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  Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  13.4  Sun 10 am 13.7  13.9  14.0  13.8  13.6





&&

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

$$

Britt

640 
WGUS83 KLSX 220035
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
735 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

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

  Illinois River at Valley City.

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

  Illinois River at Hardin.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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

  

&&


ILC013-061-083-231245-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210328T1800Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.210319T0522Z.210321T0630Z.210327T1200Z.NO/
735 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Hardin.
* Until Sunday afternoon.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 PM CDT Sunday was 26.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  Saturday morning and continue falling to 24.8 feet Saturday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage.  Lowland flooding of 
  unprotected agricultural land begins.

&&


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

Illinois River
Hardin        25.0  26.6  Sun 7 pm  25.9  25.7  25.5  25.3  25.1





&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062

$$

ILC149-171-231245-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0051.210324T1200Z-210327T1800Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210324T1200Z.210324T1200Z.210326T1200Z.NO/
735 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday 
afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* From Wednesday morning to Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday 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 
  Wednesday morning to a crest of 14.0 feet Wednesday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage Friday 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  Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  13.4  Sun 7 pm  13.7  13.9  14.0  14.0  13.9





&&

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

$$

Maples

341 
WGUS83 KLSX 221702
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1202 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

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

  Illinois River at Valley City.

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

  Illinois River at Hardin.

  Meramec River near Arnold.

  La Moine River at Ripley.

  Mississippi River at Mel Price LD.

  Mississippi River at Chester.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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

  

&&


ILC149-171-221815-
/O.CAN.KLSX.FL.W.0051.210324T1200Z-210322T1702Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1202 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

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

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* At 11:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to hold at 13.5 feet this 
  afternoon.

&&


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

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  13.4  Mon 11 am 13.5  13.5  13.3  13.2  13.1





&&

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

$$

ILC013-061-083-240515-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-210328T0600Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.210319T0522Z.210321T0630Z.210327T0000Z.NO/
1202 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Hardin.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 11:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 25.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:30 AM CDT Monday was 26.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday 
  evening and continue falling to 24.8 feet Sunday morning.
* Flood Stage. Lowland flooding of unprotected agricultural land 
  begins.

&&


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

Illinois River
Hardin        25.0  25.8  Mon 11 am 25.0  25.0  25.0  25.0  24.9





&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
      3903 9062

$$

MOC099-189-240515-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-210325T0000Z/
/ARNM7.1.ER.210319T0020Z.210321T0300Z.210323T1800Z.NO/
1202 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Wednesday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Meramec River near Arnold.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 11:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 27.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:30 AM CDT Monday was 29.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 20.0 feet Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Meramec Bottom Road between Wells Road and 
  Kerth Road begins flooding near this height.

&&


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

Meramec River
Arnold       24.0  27.1  Mon 11 am 24.0  20.9  19.2  19.3  19.8





&&

LAT...LON 3848 9043 3848 9039 3846 9032 3841 9034
      3845 9043

$$

ILC009-240515-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-210324T1030Z/
/RIPI2.2.ER.210318T1502Z.210319T1430Z.210323T0430Z.NO/
1202 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday 
morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 10:45 AM CDT Monday was 23.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this evening and continue falling to 12.2 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins.  Extensive 
  cropland is flooded below the gauge near the LaGrange Lock Road 
  bridge.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  23.4  Mon 10 am 19.6  15.1  14.6  15.0  14.8





&&

LAT...LON 4013 9074 4013 9068 4000 9051 3996 9052
      3998 9064

$$

ILC119-MOC183-240515-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210324T0712Z/
/ALNI2.1.ER.210319T0228Z.210320T2230Z.210323T0112Z.NO/
1202 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday 
morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Mississippi River at Mel Price LD.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 11:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:30 AM CDT Monday was 24.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  evening and continue falling to 17.5 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet, Flood Stage.  Minor flooding begins to 
  occur at this level.

&&


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

Mississippi River
Mel Price LD     21.0  21.8  Mon 11 am 19.7  18.1  17.3  17.4  17.5





&&

LAT...LON 3891 9033 3895 9028 3883 9003 3881 9017
      3886 9017

$$

ILC077-157-MOC157-186-240515-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-210326T1500Z/
/CHSI2.1.ER.210319T0130Z.210321T2130Z.210325T0900Z.NO/
1202 PM CDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Friday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Mississippi River at Chester.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 11:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 33.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 11:30 AM CDT Monday was 33.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early 
  Thursday morning and continue falling to 24.7 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 33.0 feet, Within a foot of this height, Highway A is 
  closed between County Roads 448 and 460 at Wittenberg in southern 
  Perry County.

&&


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

Mississippi River
Chester          27.0  33.0  Mon 11 am 31.2  28.7  26.2  24.9  24.7





&&

LAT...LON 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959
      3787 9003

$$

Elmore

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 17, 9:18 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	LSX	Fayette	5 days
Mar 17, 9:35 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	LSX	Pike	4 days
Mar 17, 9:35 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	LSX	Pike	66 hr
Mar 17, 9:35 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	LSX	Calhoun	4 days
Mar 17, 9:35 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	LSX	Jackson, Randolph	8 days
Mar 17, 9:35 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	LSX	Madison	21 days
Mar 17, 9:35 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	LSX	Saint Clair	4 days
Mar 17, 9:35 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	LSX	Jersey	21 days
Mar 18, 2:49 AM CDT	Wind Advisory	LSX	Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin and 2 more	16 hr
Mar 18, 6:27 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	LSX	Brown	6 days
Mar 18, 11:53 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	LSX	Calhoun	3 days
Mar 18, 12:15 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	LSX	Pike	34 hr
Mar 18, 3:15 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	LSX	Calhoun, Greene, Jersey	5 days

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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.