Alert archive / Illinois / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 93, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this river flood warning at May 19, 2021, 10:19 AM CDT for Calhoun County, Greene County, Jersey County, Illinois. It took effect at May 19, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 39 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 19, 2021, 10:19 AM CDT (15:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 19, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- May 21, 2021, 9:35 AM CDT
- In force
- 39 hr
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Calhoun County, IL, Greene County, IL, Jersey County, IL
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:18 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 Hardin (HARI2).
- Action stage
- 24 ft
- Minor stage
- 25 ft
- Moderate stage
- 31 ft
- Major stage
- 32 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05587060, 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.
490
WGUS43 KLSX 191519
FLWLSX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1019 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The National Weather Service in St Louis MO has issued a Flood
Warning for the following river in Illinois...
Illinois River at Hardin.
Illinois River at Valley City.
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.
&&
ILC013-061-083-210330-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FL.W.0093.210520T0000Z-210524T0000Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.210520T0000Z.210520T1800Z.210522T1800Z.NO/
1019 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Illinois River at Hardin.
* From this evening to Sunday evening.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 25.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon.
* 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 Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Illinois River
Hardin 25.0 24.7 Wed 10 am 25.3 25.3 25.0 24.7 24.5
&&
LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
3903 9062
$$
ILC149-171-210330-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FL.W.0094.210520T0300Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210520T0300Z.210523T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Illinois River at Valley City.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 15.3 feet early
Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area
is flooded.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Illinois River
Valley City 14.0 13.5 Wed 10 am 14.5 14.9 15.2 15.3 15.3
&&
LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064
$$
Byrd4 follow-up statements
084
WGUS83 KLSX 200141
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
841 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 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.
&&
ILC013-061-083-211345-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-210525T1800Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.210520T0600Z.210520T1800Z.210524T1200Z.NO/
841 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Illinois River at Hardin.
* Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.9 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 to a crest of 25.2 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday 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 Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Illinois River
Hardin 25.0 24.9 Wed 8 pm 25.2 25.2 25.0 25.0 24.9
&&
LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
3903 9062
$$
ILC149-171-211345-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0094.210520T1000Z-000000T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210520T1000Z.210523T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
841 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Illinois River at Valley City.
* From late tonight until further notice.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight and continue rising to a crest of 15.3 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area
is flooded.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Illinois River
Valley City 14.0 13.6 Wed 8 pm 14.5 14.9 15.2 15.3 15.2
&&
LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064
$$
Maples643
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-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-210526T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210522T0600Z.210522T0600Z.210524T1800Z.NO/
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
$$
ILC013-061-083-220345-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-210522T1200Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.210520T1530Z.210520T1530Z.210521T0600Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Illinois River at Hardin.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 AM CDT Thursday was 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 24.3 feet Wednesday
morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage. Lowland flooding of
unprotected agricultural land begins.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Illinois River
Hardin 25.0 25.0 Thu 10 am 24.9 24.8 24.7 24.7 24.5
&&
LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
3903 9062
$$
ILC009-220345-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-210524T1600Z/
/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
$$
MRM558
WGUS83 KLSX 210113
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
813 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Valley City.
Illinois River at Hardin.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even
higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor
this developing situation and issue follow up statements as
conditions change.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC149-171-221315-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-210524T0600Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210522T1200Z.210522T1200Z.210523T0000Z.NO/
813 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Illinois River at Valley City.
* Until early Monday morning.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Saturday morning to a crest of 14.0 feet Saturday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, The road to Norbut Fish and Wildlife area
is flooded.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Illinois River
Valley City 14.0 13.9 Thu 7 pm 13.9 14.0 13.9 13.9 13.8
&&
LAT...LON 3977 9067 3977 9053 3952 9052 3952 9064
$$
ILC013-061-083-221200-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-210522T1200Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.210520T1530Z.210520T1530Z.210521T0600Z.NO/
813 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
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 (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Illinois River
Hardin 25.0 25.0 Thu 10 am 24.9 24.9 24.9 24.9 24.7
&&
LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
3903 9062
$$
Maples456
WGUS83 KLSX 211435
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
935 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following river in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Hardin.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
ILC013-061-083-211545-
/O.CAN.KLSX.FL.W.0093.000000T0000Z-210521T1435Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.210520T1530Z.210520T1600Z.210520T1930Z.NO/
935 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Illinois River at Hardin has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Illinois River at Hardin.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 24.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.8 feet
this afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Illinois River
Hardin 25.0 24.8 Fri 9 am 24.7 24.6 24.5 24.3 24.1
&&
LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3898 9048 3891 9054
3903 9062
$$
MRMThe office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 7:29 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Fayette | 16 hr |
| May 19, 10:19 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Pike, Scott | 7 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.