Illinois, Missouri Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/16/2026 20:10

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 10:10PM CDT until June 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 8:10pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 8:15am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Missouri River at St. Charles. Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Meramec River near Arnold. Illinois River at Hardin. Mississippi River at Louisiana. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Missouri River at Hermann. Missouri River near Chamois. Illinois River at Valley City. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.8 feet, Unprotected farm land begins to flood * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 21.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 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. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Area Description: 
Madison, IL; St. Charles, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO