Active AlertsPhiladelphia, MO

Flood Warning
Issued at Fri 10:55 AM May. 17
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize thedangers of flooding.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 Grafton.Mississippi River at Hannibal.Mississippi River at Chester....The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inMissouri...Illinois...Mississippi River at Winfield.Mississippi River at Louisiana.Mississippi River at Clarksville....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inMissouri...Illinois...Mississippi River at Saverton.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 early Tuesday morning.* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side(inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 10:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.5 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 10:15 AM CDT Friday was 17.5 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageSunday evening and continue falling to 15.7 feet Thursdaymorning.- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.