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The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in MissouriIllinoi
S: Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at LaGrange. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Winfield. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Mississippi River at Hannibal.
When: From Wednesday evening to Sunday afternoon.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, The northern end of Southside Recreation #2 Park along Bear Creek begins flooding at this height. Gate wells are shut down to prevent the sewers from backing up. Also at this level pumps are set to standby.
Additional Details: - At 11:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late Wednesday evening to a crest of 18.2 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

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