Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:38AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 6, 2025 - 9:38am
Expires:
April 7, 2025 - 9:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kaskaskia River at New Athens.
...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.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Sunday was 19.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 19.8 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
Instruction:
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.
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.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Area Description:
Clinton, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
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