Active AlertsFoley, MO

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in MissouriIllinoi
S: Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. 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 Winfield.
When: Until late Saturday night.
Impacts: At 27.5 feet, At this stage, Lock and Dam 25 will stockpile 200 tons of sand, 12,000 sandbags, and 10,000 square feet of polyethylene plastic as a precaution.
Additional Details: - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.3 feet and rising. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 26.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to 27.4 feet Sunday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx