Illinois, Missouri Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/20/2026 08:59

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 20 at 10:59AM CDT until June 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 8:59am
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues on the Mississippi River at the following locations... Mississippi River at Chester. 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 Louisiana. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The first quarter mile of Edison Avenue beyond the railroad tracks begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 12.0 feet Saturday, June 27. - Flood stage is 15.0 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: 
Pike, IL; Pike, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO