Active AlertsNewmarket, MO

Flood Warning
Issued at Tue 8:37 PM May. 28
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.This product, along with additional weather and stream information,is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inMissouri...Illinois...Mississippi River at Chester.Illinois River at Hardin.Mississippi River at Hannibal.Mississippi River at Clarksville.Mississippi River at Louisiana....The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inMissouri...Illinois...Mississippi River at Winfield.Mississippi River at Saverton.Mississippi River at Canton.River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecastprecipitation for the next 24 hours.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, The northern end of Southside Recreation#2 Park along Bear Creek begins flooding at this height. Gatewells are shut down to prevent the sewers from backing up. Alsoat this level pumps are set to standby.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.4 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 17.4 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.4feet Saturday morning.- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.