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River Flood Warning 94, NWS St. Louis, MO

May 19, 2021Pike County, Scott County, Illinois

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this river flood warning at May 19, 2021, 10:19 AM CDT for Pike County, Scott County, Illinois. It took effect at May 19, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 7 days.

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, 10:00 PM CDT
Expired: May 26, 2021, 10:57 AM CDT
In force: 7 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 15:18 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 14.41 ft at May 24, 2021, 10:00 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.

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-
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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

$$

Byrd

14 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

$$

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-
/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

$$

MRM

558 
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

$$

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-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-210527T0600Z/
/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-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
/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

345 
WGUS83 KLSX 220126
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
826 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021

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

  Illinois River at Valley City.

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

  

&&


ILC149-171-231330-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-210528T1200Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210521T2140Z.210524T0600Z.210527T0600Z.NO/
826 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.4 feet 
  early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early 
  Thursday 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  Sat   Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.0  Fri 8 pm  14.2  14.3  14.4  14.3  14.1





&&

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

$$

Maples

324 
WGUS83 KLSX 221534
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1034 AM CDT Sat May 22 2021

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

  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.

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

  

&&


ILC149-171-240345-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-210528T1200Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210521T2140Z.210524T1800Z.210527T0600Z.NO/
1034 AM CDT Sat May 22 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to crest near 14.5 feet 
  Monday afternoon.

&&


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

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.1  Sat 10 am 14.3  14.5  14.4  14.2  13.8





&&

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

$$

Gosselin

903 
WGUS83 KLSX 230112
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
812 PM CDT Sat May 22 2021

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

  Illinois River at Valley City.

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

  

&&


ILC149-171-241315-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-210528T0600Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210521T2140Z.210524T0600Z.210527T0000Z.NO/
812 PM CDT Sat May 22 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* Until early Friday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 14.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.4 feet 
  early Monday morning. 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 (7 pm CDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time  Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.1  Sat 8 pm  14.3  14.4  14.3  14.0  13.5





&&

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

$$

Maples

697 
WGUS83 KLSX 231425
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
925 AM CDT Sun May 23 2021

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

  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.

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

  

&&


ILC149-171-250230-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210521T2140Z.210524T0600Z.210527T1800Z.NO/
925 AM CDT Sun May 23 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 14.3 feet late 
  tonight.

&&


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

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.2  Sun 9 am  14.3  14.3  14.3  14.0  13.7





&&

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

$$

Gosselin

358 
WGUS83 KLSX 240144
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
844 PM CDT Sun May 23 2021

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

  Illinois River at Valley City.

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

  

&&


ILC149-171-251345-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-210528T1800Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210521T2140Z.210524T1800Z.210527T1200Z.NO/
844 PM CDT Sun May 23 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* Until early Friday afternoon.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:30 PM CDT Sunday was 14.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.4 feet 
  early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage 
  Thursday 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  14.3  Sun 8 pm  14.4  14.3  14.1  13.8  13.5





&&

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

$$

Maples

818 
WGUS83 KLSX 241400
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
900 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021

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

  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.

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

  

&&


ILC149-171-260200-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-210529T0000Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210521T2140Z.210524T0730Z.210527T1800Z.NO/
900 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is currently cresting near 14.3 feet and is 
  expected to fall back below flood stage Thursday afternoon.

&&


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

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.3  Mon 8 am  14.3  14.2  14.1  13.8  13.4





&&

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

$$

Gosselin

772 
WGUS83 KLSX 250047
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
747 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

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

  Illinois River at Valley City.

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

  

&&


ILC149-171-261300-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-210528T1800Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210521T2140Z.210524T1800Z.210527T1200Z.NO/
747 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* Until early Friday afternoon.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 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 Monday was 14.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage 
  Thursday morning and continue falling to 12.3 feet Sunday 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  Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.3  Mon 7 pm  14.3  14.1  13.8  13.4  12.8





&&

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

$$

Maples

624 
WGUS83 KLSX 251521
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1021 AM CDT Tue May 25 2021

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

  Illinois River at Valley City.

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

  

&&


ILC149-171-270330-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-210527T1200Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210521T2140Z.210525T0300Z.210526T0600Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT Tue May 25 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 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 Tuesday was 14.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight and continue falling to 9.9 feet Monday 
  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  Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.3  Tue 10 am 13.8  13.2  12.4  11.7  10.7





&&

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

$$

Britt

854 
WGUS83 KLSX 260113
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
813 PM CDT Tue May 25 2021

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

  Illinois River at Valley City.

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

  

&&


ILC149-171-271200-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-210527T1200Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210521T2140Z.210525T0300Z.210526T0600Z.NO/
813 PM CDT Tue May 25 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Illinois River at Valley City.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 14.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight and continue falling to 9.3 feet Monday 
  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  Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  14.2  Tue 8 pm  13.6  12.8  11.9  11.0  10.2





&&

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

$$

Maples

040 
WGUS83 KLSX 261557
FLSLSX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1057 AM CDT Wed May 26 2021

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

  Illinois River at Valley City.

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

ILC149-171-261700-
/O.CAN.KLSX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-210526T1557Z/
/VALI2.1.ER.210521T2140Z.210525T0300Z.210526T0940Z.NO/
1057 AM CDT Wed May 26 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 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.0 feet Tuesday 
  morning.

&&


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

Illinois River
Valley City   14.0  13.9  Wed 10 am 13.3  12.7  12.1  11.5  10.6





&&

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

$$

Britt

The 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	Calhoun, Greene, Jersey	47 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.