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River Flood Warning 89, NWS St. Louis, MO

May 18, 2021Brown County, Illinois

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this river flood warning at May 18, 2021, 3:23 PM CDT for Brown County, Illinois. It took effect at May 18, 2021, 10:36 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 18, 2021, 3:23 PM CDT (20:23 UTC)
In effect from
May 18, 2021, 10:36 PM CDT
Expired
May 24, 2021, 7:41 PM CDT
In force
6 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 20:22 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 23.16 ft at May 23, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT.

actionminormoderate152005/1805/1905/2005/2105/2205/2305/2405/2505/26
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.

689 
WGUS43 KLSX 182023
FLWLSX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
323 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021

...The National Weather Service in St Louis MO has issued a Flood 
Warning 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.

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

  

&&


ILC009-200830-
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/RIPI2.2.ER.210519T0336Z.210521T1800Z.210523T0130Z.NO/
323 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* From this evening to late Sunday night.
* At 2:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this evening 
  to 23.8 feet early Thursday morning. It will then rise to 24.0 
  feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Township road, downstream of the gage on 
  the right bank, begins to flood.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  20.6  Tue 2 pm  23.6  23.8  24.0  22.9  19.8





&&

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

$$

19
13 follow-up statements
706 
WGUS83 KLSX 191436
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
936 AM CDT Wed May 19 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...

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.

  

&&


ILC009-210245-
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936 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until late Sunday night.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.2 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 Wednesday was 22.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 23.0 feet early tomorrow 
  afternoon. It will then fall to 22.6 feet and begin rising again 
  early Friday afternoon. It will rise to 23.0 feet Saturday 
  morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening.
* 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 am CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  22.2  Wed 8 am  23.0  22.6  23.0  21.6  18.6





&&

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

$$

Byrd
905 
WGUS83 KLSX 200059
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
759 PM CDT Wed May 19 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.

  

&&


ILC009-211300-
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/RIPI2.1.ER.210519T0537Z.210522T0600Z.210523T0600Z.NO/
759 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.1 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 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 22.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.3 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Sunday 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  Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  22.1  Wed 6 pm  22.1  22.2  22.3  20.0  14.6





&&

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

$$

Maples
643 
WGUS83 KLSX 201543
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1043 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021

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

  La Moine River at Ripley.

  Illinois River at Valley City.

  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.

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.

  

&&


ILC149-171-220345-
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1043 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday 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 early 
  Saturday morning to a crest of 14.0 feet early Saturday morning. 
  It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon.
* 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  13.7  Thu 10 am 13.9  14.0  14.0  14.0  13.9





&&

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

$$

ILC013-061-083-220345-
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1043 AM CDT Thu May 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 Thursday the stage was 25.0 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 10:30 AM CDT Thursday was 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight and continue falling to 24.3 feet Wednesday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage.  Lowland flooding of 
  unprotected agricultural land begins.

&&


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

Illinois River
Hardin        25.0  25.0  Thu 10 am 24.9  24.8  24.7  24.7  24.5





&&

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

$$

ILC009-220345-
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/RIPI2.1.ER.210519T0537Z.210522T1200Z.210523T1000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until late Monday morning.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday 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 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 21.9 feet this afternoon. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Sunday 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  Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  21.9  Thu 9 am  21.9  22.4  21.5  18.1  12.5





&&

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

$$

MRM
581 
WGUS83 KLSX 210108
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
808 PM CDT Thu May 20 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.

  

&&


ILC009-221315-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-210524T1800Z/
/RIPI2.1.ER.210519T0537Z.210522T1800Z.210523T1200Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until early Monday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow evening to a crest of 22.5 feet early Saturday afternoon. 
  It will then fall below flood stage Sunday 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  Fri   Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  21.8  Thu 7 pm  22.0  22.4  21.5  18.7  13.0





&&

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

$$

Maples
715 
WGUS83 KLSX 211434
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
934 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

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

  Illinois River at Valley City.

  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.

  

&&


ILC149-171-230245-
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/VALI2.1.ER.210522T0000Z.210522T1200Z.210526T0000Z.NO/
934 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* Until early Thursday morning.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall to 13.9 feet and then begin rising 
  this afternoon. It will then rise above flood stage Tuesday 
  evening to 14.1 feet early Tuesday morning. It will fall below 
  flood stage this evening.
* 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  Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.0  Fri 9 am  14.1  14.1  14.1  14.0  13.8





&&

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

$$

ILC009-230245-
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/RIPI2.1.ER.210519T0537Z.210522T1200Z.210523T1800Z.NO/
934 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until Monday evening.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.1 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 8:45 AM CDT Friday was 22.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet 
  tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, FLOOD STAGE.  Farmland flooding and rural 
  damages begin.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  22.1  Fri 8 am  22.5  22.2  20.6  15.8  11.8





&&

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

$$

MRM
685 
WGUS83 KLSX 212201
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
501 PM CDT Fri May 21 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.

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.

  

&&


ILC009-231015-
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/RIPI2.1.ER.210519T0537Z.210522T1800Z.210523T1630Z.NO/
501 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until Monday afternoon.
* At 4:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 22.3 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 4:45 PM CDT Friday was 22.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.7 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late 
  Sunday 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  Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  22.3  Fri 4 pm  22.6  21.6  18.5  12.9  11.0





&&

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

$$

Maples
463 
WGUS83 KLSX 221413
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
913 AM CDT Sat May 22 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...

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.

  

&&


ILC009-240215-
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913 AM CDT Sat May 22 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until early Tuesday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 22.9 feet this 
  afternoon.
* 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 am CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  22.9  Sat 8 am  22.6  21.2  16.9  11.6  10.1





&&

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

$$

Gosselin
449 
WGUS43 KLSX 221751
FLWLSX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1251 PM CDT Sat May 22 2021

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity 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.

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

  

&&


ILC009-240600-
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/RIPI2.2.ER.210519T0537Z.210522T1800Z.210524T0130Z.NO/
1251 PM CDT Sat May 22 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until early Tuesday morning.
* At 11:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet 
  this afternoon.
* 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  Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  23.0  Sat 11 am 22.4  20.4  15.1  11.0  9.9





&&

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

$$

Gosselin
245 
WGUS83 KLSX 230104
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
804 PM CDT Sat May 22 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.

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

  

&&


ILC009-241315-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-210525T1800Z/
/RIPI2.2.ER.210519T0537Z.210523T0045Z.210524T1200Z.NO/
804 PM CDT Sat May 22 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.1 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 7:45 PM CDT Saturday was 23.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday 
  morning and continue falling to 9.5 feet Saturday evening.
* 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  Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  23.1  Sat 7 pm  22.6  21.0  16.7  12.0  10.7





&&

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

$$

Maples
329 
WGUS83 KLSX 231410
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
910 AM CDT Sun May 23 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...

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.

  

&&


ILC009-250215-
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/RIPI2.2.ER.210519T0537Z.210523T0915Z.210524T1800Z.NO/
910 AM CDT Sun May 23 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  23.1  Sun 8 am  22.3  20.4  15.5  12.3  11.7





&&

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

$$

Gosselin
842 
WGUS83 KLSX 240143
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
843 PM CDT Sun May 23 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.

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

  

&&


ILC009-251345-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-210526T0300Z/
/RIPI2.2.ER.210519T0537Z.210523T0915Z.210524T2100Z.NO/
843 PM CDT Sun May 23 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until late Tuesday evening.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.0 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 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 23.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 10.4 feet Sunday 
  evening.
* 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  23.0  Sun 7 pm  21.8  18.3  13.9  12.5  11.6





&&

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

$$

Maples
305 
WGUS83 KLSX 241404
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
904 AM CDT Mon May 24 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.

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

  

&&


ILC009-260215-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-210526T0300Z/
/RIPI2.1.ER.210519T0537Z.210523T0915Z.210524T2100Z.NO/
904 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the La Moine River at Ripley.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 22.6 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 
  this afternoon.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  22.6  Mon 8 am  20.4  15.6  13.0  12.1  11.2





&&

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

$$

Gosselin
518 
WGUS83 KLSX 250041
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
741 PM CDT Mon May 24 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.

ILC009-250145-
/O.CAN.KLSX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-210525T0041Z/
/RIPI2.1.ER.210519T0537Z.210523T0915Z.210524T2133Z.NO/
741 PM CDT Mon May 24 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 6:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 21.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.3 feet Monday 
  evening.

&&


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

La Moine River
Ripley        22.0  21.7  Mon 6 pm  18.1  14.9  13.8  13.1  12.4





&&

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

$$

Maples

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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.