Illinois, Missouri Flood Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 09:13

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 11:13AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 9:13am
Expires: 
April 24, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning remains in effect for the Mississippi River at the following locations... Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. 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...Mississippi River at Grafton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Water begins flooding the floor at the Palisades Marina in Portage Des Sioux. Access to homes along North Shore Drive in eastern St. Charles County becomes cut off near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 20.0 feet Thursday, April 30. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
Instruction: 
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.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Area Description: 
Jersey, IL; St. Charles, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO