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River Flood Warning 60, NWS St. Louis, MO

April 10, 2021Brown County, Illinois

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this river flood warning at Apr 10, 2021, 2:26 PM CDT for Brown County, Illinois. It took effect at Apr 11, 2021, 5:40 AM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 10, 2021, 2:26 PM CDT (19:26 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 11, 2021, 5:40 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 16, 2021, 6:43 AM CDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Moderate

County Brown County, IL

The radar

The Lincoln radar (KILX), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:27 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 La Moine River at Ripley (RIPI2). The gauge peaked at 22.51 ft at Apr 15, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderate152004/1004/1104/1204/1304/1404/1504/1604/17
Action stage
18 ft
Minor stage
22 ft
Moderate stage
23 ft
Major stage
27 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05585000, 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.

158 
WGUS43 KLSX 101926
FLWLSX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
226 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

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

  Mid Fork Salt River near Holliday.

  La Moine River at Ripley.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 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.

  

&&


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226 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Mid Fork Salt River near Holliday.
* From this afternoon to Tuesday evening.
* At 2:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 2:00 PM CDT Saturday was 17.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 20.7 feet tomorrow evening. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning to 5.7 feet 
  and remain below flood stage.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Wastewater lift station begins flooding at 
  about this height.  Water was 16 ft deep in July 2008.

&&


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

Mid Fork Salt River
Holliday           17.0  17.4  Sat 2 pm  20.4  18.8  10.4  8.2   7.2





&&

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      3952 9221

$$

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226 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* From late tonight to Saturday afternoon.
* At 1:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tonight to a crest of 24.5 feet Wednesday evening. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Friday morning.
* Impact...At 24.5 feet, County Road 1600E (Levy Road) is closed 
  just west of LaGrange Lock Road.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  18.5  Sat 1 pm  22.8  23.1  23.2  24.3  24.1





&&

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

$$

MRM
13 follow-up statements
734 
WGUS83 KLSX 110117
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
817 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

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

  La Moine River at Ripley.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 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.

  

&&


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817 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* From Sunday morning to Saturday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 25.0 feet Wednesday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins.  Extensive 
  cropland is flooded below the gauge near the LaGrange Lock Road 
  bridge.
* Impact...At 24.5 feet, County Road 1600E (Levy Road) is closed 
  just west of LaGrange Lock Road.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  20.6  Sat 7 pm  22.5  23.3  24.7  25.0  23.9





&&

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

$$

BRC
238 
WGUS83 KLSX 111108
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
608 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

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

  La Moine River at Ripley.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 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.

  

&&


ILC009-122315-
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608 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 5:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 24.1 feet early Wednesday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Township road, downstream of the gage on 
  the right bank, begins to flood.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  21.8  Sun 5 am  22.6  23.5  24.1  23.7  21.4





&&

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

$$

GKS
668 
WGUS83 KLSX 111500
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1000 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

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

  La Moine River at Ripley.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 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.

  

&&


ILC009-130300-
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1000 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:45 AM CDT Sunday was 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.1 feet 
  early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Township road, downstream of the gage on 
  the right bank, begins to flood.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  22.0  Sun 8 am  22.9  23.5  24.0  23.7  21.2





&&

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

$$

Glass
516 
WGUS83 KLSX 120144
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
844 PM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

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

  La Moine River at Ripley.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 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.

  

&&


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844 PM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 22.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet 
  early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late 
  Thursday 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 (7 pm CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  22.4  Sun 7 pm  22.9  23.0  22.7  21.4  18.1





&&

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

$$

Elmore
172 
WGUS83 KLSX 121524
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1024 AM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021

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

  La Moine River at Ripley.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 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.

  

&&


ILC009-140330-
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/RIPI2.1.ER.210411T1330Z.210413T1200Z.210415T0600Z.NO/
1024 AM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 22.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 22.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 22.4 feet early tomorrow 
  afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, FLOOD STAGE.  Farmland flooding and rural 
  damages begin.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  22.0  Mon 9 am  22.4  22.3  21.4  18.2  13.6





&&

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

$$

MRM
966 
WGUS83 KLSX 122340
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
640 PM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021

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

  La Moine River at Ripley.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 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.

  

&&


ILC009-141145-
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640 PM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 5:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow morning 
  to 22.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall to 22.0 
  feet and begin rising again Wednesday morning. It will rise to 
  22.1 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage 
  Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, FLOOD STAGE.  Farmland flooding and rural 
  damages begin.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  21.8  Mon 5 pm  22.0  22.1  20.9  17.1  12.7





&&

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

$$

Elmore
299 
WGUS83 KLSX 131511
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1011 AM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

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

  La Moine River at Ripley.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 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.

  

&&


ILC009-150315-
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1011 AM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until late Thursday night.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet 
  tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, FLOOD STAGE.  Farmland flooding and rural 
  damages begin.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  21.7  Tue 9 am  21.9  21.4  18.2  13.6  11.1





&&

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

$$

TES
281 
WGUS83 KLSX 140058
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
758 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

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

  La Moine River at Ripley.

...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 24 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.

  

&&


ILC009-151300-
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758 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight to a crest of 22.3 feet tomorrow evening. 
  It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, FLOOD STAGE.  Farmland flooding and rural 
  damages begin.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  21.9  Tue 6 pm  22.3  21.3  17.9  13.1  10.6





&&

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

$$

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758 PM CDT Tue Apr 13 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Hardin.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.6 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 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 25.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.8 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Saturday morning.
* 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  Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Illinois River
Hardin        25.0  25.6  Tue 7 pm  25.8  25.8  25.4  24.5  23.4





&&

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

$$

Elmore
369 
WGUS83 KLSX 141318
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
818 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

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

  La Moine River at Ripley.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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.

  

&&


ILC009-160130-
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/RIPI2.1.ER.210411T1330Z.210415T0000Z.210415T1400Z.NO/
818 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until Friday afternoon.
* At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 22.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.4 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 
  morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, FLOOD STAGE.  Farmland flooding and rural 
  damages begin.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  22.2  Wed 7 am  22.1  20.4  15.7  11.5  10.3





&&

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

$$

MRB
320 
WGUS83 KLSX 142358
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
658 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

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

  La Moine River at Ripley.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 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.

  

&&


ILC009-161200-
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/RIPI2.1.ER.210411T1330Z.210415T0600Z.210415T2230Z.NO/
658 PM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 5:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near 22.5 feet late 
  tonight before falling back below flood stage Thursday afternoon.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  22.4  Wed 5 pm  21.9  18.2  13.6  11.3  10.4





&&

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

$$

Gosselin
733 
WGUS83 KLSX 151502
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1002 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

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

  La Moine River at Ripley.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 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.

  

&&


ILC009-170315-
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/RIPI2.1.ER.210411T1330Z.210415T1015Z.210416T0600Z.NO/
1002 AM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 9:45 AM CDT Thursday was 22.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after 
  midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, FLOOD STAGE.  Farmland flooding and rural 
  damages begin.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  22.5  Thu 9 am  20.6  14.7  10.9  10.1  9.4





&&

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

$$

Maples
034 
WGUS83 KLSX 152352
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
652 PM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

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

  La Moine River at Ripley.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 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.

  

&&


ILC009-171200-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-210417T1300Z/
/RIPI2.1.ER.210411T1330Z.210415T1015Z.210416T0700Z.NO/
652 PM CDT Thu Apr 15 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 5:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tonight.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  22.4  Thu 5 pm  19.3  13.3  11.1  10.3  9.7





&&

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

$$

Gosselin
466 
WGUS83 KLSX 161143
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
643 AM CDT Fri Apr 16 2021

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

  La Moine River at Ripley.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast 
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

ILC009-161245-
/O.CAN.KLSX.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-210416T1143Z/
/RIPI2.1.ER.210411T1330Z.210415T1015Z.210416T0900Z.NO/
643 AM CDT Fri Apr 16 2021

...The Flood Warning for the La Moine River at Ripley has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* At 5:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 21.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.5 feet Wednesday 
  morning.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  21.9  Fri 5 am  16.2  11.8  10.7  10.0  9.5





&&

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

$$

Britt

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 9, 7:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXRandolph, Saint Clair, Washington49 min
Apr 10, 10:09 AM CDTWind AdvisoryLSXAdams, Bond, Brown, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and 4 more14 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.