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Flood Warning

Issued at Tue 10:02 PM Apr. 28
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Missouri Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Winfield.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Missouri Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River near Herculaneum. Mississippi River at St. Louis. Mississippi River at Alton. Mississippi River at Saverton.
: The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Missouri Mississippi River at Quincy. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Mississippi River near Herculaneum.
When: From Wednesday evening to late Sunday night.
Impacts: At 28.3 feet, Near this height, the walking trail (extension of Station Road) at Bates Memorial Park begins flooding.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 23.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 28.0 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

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