Active AlertsBrownstown, IL

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Kaskaskia River at Vandalia. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
Where: Kaskaskia River at Vandalia.
When: Until Saturday evening.
Impacts: At 26.0 feet, The Dively and Vandalia Levees begin to be overtopped.
Additional Details: - At 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.1 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 21.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 26.1 feet on 04/24/1944.

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