Alert archive / Illinois / River Flood Warnings in 2022
River Flood Warning 21, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this river flood warning at Mar 30, 2022, 9:31 PM CDT for Fayette County, Illinois. It took effect at Mar 31, 2022, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 30, 2022, 9:31 PM CDT (02:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 31, 2022, 1:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 3, 2022, 8:54 PM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Fayette County, IL
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 137 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:34 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 Kaskaskia River at Vandalia (VNDI2). The gauge peaked at 26.20 ft at Apr 1, 2022, 5:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 16 ft
- Minor stage
- 18 ft
- Moderate stage
- 24 ft
- Major stage
- 26 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05592500, 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.
698
WGUS43 KLSX 310231
FLWLSX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
931 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022
...The National Weather Service in St Louis MO has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 48 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC051-011445-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FL.W.0021.220331T0600Z-220405T1800Z/
/VNDI2.2.ER.220331T0600Z.220402T0000Z.220404T1200Z.NO/
931 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO EARLY TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
* WHEN...From late tonight to early Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 25.5 feet, South 4th Street begins flooding near and
south of Jefferson Street in Vandalia.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 25.0 feet Friday
evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
Kaskaskia River
Vandalia 18.0 15.9 Wed 9 pm 23.6 25.0 24.6 20.5 17.2
&&
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919
3882 8922
$$
Pfahler9 follow-up statements
448
WGUS83 KLSX 311516
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1016 AM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kaskaskia River 10 N Carlyle.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 48 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC051-020330-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220406T0000Z/
/VNDI2.2.ER.220331T0616Z.220402T1200Z.220404T1800Z.NO/
1016 AM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 25.5 feet, South 4th Street begins flooding near and
south of Jefferson Street in Vandalia.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Thursday was 20.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.6
feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Kaskaskia River
Vandalia 18.0 20.2 Thu 10 am 25.0 25.4 22.6 18.0 16.8
&&
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919
3882 8922
$$
ILC027-020330-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KCAI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.220331T0800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1016 AM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River 10 n Carlyle.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 21.3 feet, Cabins on the left bank below the gage
begin flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Thursday was 21.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 21.7 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Kaskaskia River
Carlyle 16.5 21.7 Thu 10 am 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.6
&&
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942
3854 8942
$$
Byrd945
WGUS43 KLSX 010221
FLWLSX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
921 PM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...
Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 48 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC051-021430-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220405T0032Z/
/VNDI2.3.ER.220331T0616Z.220401T1800Z.220403T1832Z.NR/
921 PM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, The Dively and Vandalia Levees begin to be
overtopped.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 23.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.3
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
26.3 feet on 02/16/1949.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
Kaskaskia River
Vandalia 18.0 23.2 Thu 9 pm 26.3 22.9 17.0 14.6 13.7
&&
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919
3882 8922
$$
Pfahler868
WGUS83 KLSX 011653
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1153 AM CDT Fri Apr 1 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
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.
&&
ILC051-030500-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220405T0900Z/
/VNDI2.3.ER.220331T0616Z.220402T0000Z.220404T0300Z.NO/
1153 AM CDT Fri Apr 1 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, The Dively and Vandalia Levees begin to be
overtopped.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 26.0 feet and rising.
- Recent Activity...The river began a sharp rise Wednesday
evening, first reaching flood stage at 1:30 AM on Thursday.
Moderate flooding began when the river reached 24 feet at
12:30 AM Friday morning, and major flooding has now begun at
26 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest near 26.1
feet this evening. It will then begin to fall this evening,
falling below flood stage Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Kaskaskia River
Vandalia 18.0 26.0 Fri 11 am 24.5 19.2 16.1 14.6 13.8
&&
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919
3882 8922
$$
Kimble278
WGUS83 KLSX 020307
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1007 PM CDT Fri Apr 1 2022
...Observed flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...
Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kaskaskia River 10 N Carlyle.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC051-031515-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220405T0349Z/
/VNDI2.2.ER.220331T0616Z.220401T2115Z.220403T2149Z.NO/
1007 PM CDT Fri Apr 1 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
* WHEN...Until late Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, The Dively and Vandalia Levees begin to be
overtopped.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 26.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM CDT Friday was 26.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday afternoon and continue falling to 13.2 feet early
Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Kaskaskia River
Vandalia 18.0 26.0 Fri 9 pm 22.5 17.1 15.8 14.1 13.6
&&
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919
3882 8922
$$
ILC027-031515-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KCAI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.220402T0230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1007 PM CDT Fri Apr 1 2022
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River 10 n Carlyle.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 21.3 feet, Cabins on the left bank below the gage
begin flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 22.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM CDT Friday was 22.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 20.8 feet early
Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Kaskaskia River
Carlyle 16.5 22.1 Fri 9 pm 21.9 21.9 21.9 21.5 21.5
&&
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942
3854 8942
$$
Pfahler826
WGUS83 KLSX 020320
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1020 PM CDT Fri Apr 1 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kaskaskia River 10 N Carlyle.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC051-031530-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220405T0600Z/
/VNDI2.2.ER.220331T0616Z.220401T2115Z.220404T0000Z.NO/
1020 PM CDT Fri Apr 1 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, The Dively and Vandalia Levees begin to be
overtopped.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 26.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 PM CDT Friday was 26.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday evening and continue falling to 13.3 feet Friday
evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Kaskaskia River
Vandalia 18.0 26.0 Fri 10 pm 23.2 16.4 15.8 14.4 13.7
&&
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919
3882 8922
$$
ILC027-031530-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KCAI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.220402T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1020 PM CDT Fri Apr 1 2022
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River 10 n Carlyle.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 23.6 feet, Near this height, wastewater treatmeant
ponds along the left bank are threatened by floodwaters.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 22.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 PM CDT Friday was 22.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.6
feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Kaskaskia River
Carlyle 16.5 22.1 Fri 10 pm 22.6 22.6 22.6 22.2 22.2
&&
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942
3854 8942
$$
Pfahler271
WGUS83 KLSX 021556
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1056 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC051-040400-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220404T1747Z/
/VNDI2.2.ER.220331T0616Z.220401T2115Z.220403T1147Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 19.2 feet, State Highway J just east of County Road
206 begins to flood near this height.
At 23.0 feet, Agricultural levee begins to be slightly
overtopped. No residences are affected at this level.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 24.5 feet and falling.
- Recent Activity...The river began a sharp rise Wednesday
evening, first reaching flood stage at 1:30 AM on Thursday.
The river crested at 26.2 feet Friday afternoon and has begun
to fall.
- Forecast...The river will continue to fall over the coming
days. It is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning
before leveling off just below 15 feet Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Kaskaskia River
Vandalia 18.0 24.5 Sat 10 am 15.6 14.8 14.6 13.9 13.5
&&
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919
3882 8922
$$
ILC027-040400-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KCAI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.220403T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 AM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 20.3 feet, Township roads downstream in Covington
begin flooding near this height.
At 21.3 feet, Cabins on the left bank below the gage begin flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.3 feet and rising.
- Recent Activity...The river level rose above 22 feet on
Friday afternoon and has continued a gradual rise.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 22.7 feet this
evening and hold steady at this level for a few days.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Kaskaskia River
Carlyle 16.5 22.3 Sat 10 am 22.7 22.7 22.3 22.3 21.8
&&
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942
3854 8942
$$
Kimble608
WGUS83 KLSX 030133
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
833 PM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC051-041345-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220405T0055Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.220331T0616Z.220401T2115Z.220403T1855Z.NO/
833 PM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Agricultural levee begins to be slightly
overtopped. No residences are affected at this level.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 24.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 13.0 feet
Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Kaskaskia River
Vandalia 18.0 23.0 Sat 8 pm 15.8 13.7 14.3 13.7 13.4
&&
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919
3882 8922
$$
ILC027-041345-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KCAI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.220403T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
833 PM CDT Sat Apr 2 2022
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 23.6 feet, Near this height, wastewater treatmeant
ponds along the left bank are threatened by floodwaters.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 22.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.7
feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Kaskaskia River
Carlyle 16.5 22.5 Sat 8 pm 22.7 22.7 22.2 22.2 21.8
&&
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942
3854 8942
$$
Pfahler618
WGUS83 KLSX 031513
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1013 AM CDT Sun Apr 3 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
ILC051-050315-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220405T1000Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.220331T0616Z.220401T2115Z.220404T0400Z.NO/
1013 AM CDT Sun Apr 3 2022
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 19.2 feet, State Highway J just east of County Road
206 begins to flood near this height.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.7 feet and falling.
- Recent Activity...The river began a sharp rise Wednesday
evening, first reaching flood stage at 1:30 AM on Thursday.
The river crested at 26.2 feet Friday afternoon and has been
falling since.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling below 15 feet by
Tuesday.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Kaskaskia River
Vandalia 18.0 20.7 Sun 9 am 16.0 14.4 13.8 13.4 13.2
&&
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919
3882 8922
$$
ILC027-050315-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KCAI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.220403T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1013 AM CDT Sun Apr 3 2022
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 20.3 feet, Township roads downstream in Covington
begin flooding near this height.
At 21.3 feet, Cabins on the left bank below the gage begin flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The most recent rise began on Friday, with
the river crossing 22 feet Friday afternoon.
- Forecast...The river is expected to reach 22.7 feet this
afternoon and hold steady near this level for a day or more.
A gradual drop in water level to about 22 feet is expected
later this week.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Kaskaskia River
Carlyle 16.5 22.6 Sun 9 am 22.7 22.5 22.5 22.0 22.0
&&
LAT...LON 3862 8936 3861 8933 3851 8937 3849 8942
3854 8942
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Kimble695
WGUS83 KLSX 040154
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
854 PM CDT Sun Apr 3 2022
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
ILC051-040300-
/O.CAN.KLSX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-220404T0154Z/
/VNDI2.1.ER.220331T0616Z.220401T2115Z.220404T0042Z.NO/
854 PM CDT Sun Apr 3 2022
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling through
this week.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Kaskaskia River
Vandalia 18.0 17.8 Sun 8 pm 13.3 13.6 13.1 12.8 12.6
&&
LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919
3882 8922
$$
CarneyThe office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 10:43 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Calhoun, Greene, Jersey | 48 hr |
| Mar 31, 10:43 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Pike, Scott | 20 days |
| Mar 31, 2:37 PM CDT | Freeze Warning | LSX | Clinton, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Randolph, Saint Clair and 1 more | 18 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.