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Flood Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Louisville KY
1040 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois...

  Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau affecting Perry, Scott, Cape
  Girardeau, Alexander, Union and Jackson Counties.

For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau...Minor
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

ILC003-077-181-MOC031-157-201-171800-
/O.NEW.KPAH.FL.W.0016.260618T1500Z-260620T1401Z/
/CPGM7.1.ER.260618T1500Z.260619T1200Z.260620T0800Z.NO/
1040 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING TO LATE SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning to late Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs.  The Mississippi
  River backs into several creeks producing flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 30.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late Thursday morning to a crest of 32.5 feet Friday morning.
    It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    32.3 feet on 02/28/2018.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3769 8959 3769 8935 3744 8934 3725 8941
      3723 8959 3732 8963


$$

CSG

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1018 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...

  Meramec River near Arnold.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

&&

MOC099-189-180330-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0094.000000T0000Z-260620T1000Z/
/ARNM7.1.ER.260617T0400Z.260618T0000Z.260619T0400Z.NO/
1018 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Meramec River near Arnold.

* WHEN...Until late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...At 24.7 feet, Hawkins Road south of Meramec Bottom Road
  begins flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 23.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
    this evening to a crest of 24.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will
    then fall below flood stage late Thursday evening.
  - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.



&&


All Times CDT Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location      Stg     Stage   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Meramec River
 Arnold       24.0    23.5    24.4  24.6  23.4  19.7  16.1



&&

LAT...LON 3847 9044 3847 9032 3840 9033 3837 9036
      3841 9036 3842 9037 3843 9036 3845 9036
      3845 9041


$$

Maples

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1016 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

  Illinois River at Hardin.

  Illinois River at Valley City.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

&&

ILC013-061-083-180330-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0092.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HARI2.1.ER.260616T1030Z.260618T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1016 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River at Hardin.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage.  Lowland flooding of
  unprotected agricultural land begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.1 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 25.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise to 25.5 feet early Sunday
    afternoon. It will then fall Sunday evening. It will rise to 25.5
    feet early Monday morning. It will then fall again but remain
    above flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.



&&


All Times CDT Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location      Stg     Stage   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Illinois River
 Hardin       25.0    25.1    25.3  25.5  25.5  25.5  25.5



&&

LAT...LON 3952 9064 3952 9052 3942 9054 3935 9051
      3931 9053 3898 9052 3897 9049 3890 9054
      3898 9062 3923 9065


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1013 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...

  Missouri River near Chamois.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...

  Missouri River at Hermann.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

&&

MOC073-139-180315-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0086.000000T0000Z-260619T0712Z/
/HRNM7.1.ER.260615T0630Z.260616T1430Z.260618T0112Z.NO/
1013 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Missouri River at Hermann.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...At 22.3 feet, Southern portions of Old Rock Road and
  Twisters Road south of Rhineland begin flooding near this height.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.2 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 22.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow evening and continue falling to 12.5 feet Tuesday, June
    23.
  - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.



&&


All Times CDT Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location      Stg     Stage   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Missouri River
 Hermann      21.0    22.2    21.7  19.9  16.6  14.5  13.4



&&

LAT...LON 3873 9160 3875 9136 3866 9119 3859 9119
      3867 9144 3865 9160


$$

Maples

Flood Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1013 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...

  Missouri River at St. Charles.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

&&

MOC183-189-180315-
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/SCLM7.1.ER.260616T1800Z.260617T0600Z.260618T0000Z.NO/
1013 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Missouri River at St. Charles.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Downstream near this stage, Missouri Route
  H at Island Road and agricultural bottomland may begin flooding,
  depending on Mississippi River flow and backwater.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
    afternoon to a crest of 25.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It
    will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.



&&


All Times CDT Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location      Stg     Stage   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Missouri River
 St. Charles  25.0    25.0    25.3  24.4  22.3  19.7  18.3



&&

LAT...LON 3892 9036 3884 9013 3878 9016 3883 9031
      3869 9045 3860 9069 3867 9076


$$

Maples

Flood Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1006 PM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois...

  Mississippi River at Mel Price LD.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

ILC119-MOC183-171515-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FL.W.0095.260617T0000Z-260619T1800Z/
/ALNI2.1.ER.260617T0000Z.260617T1200Z.260618T1200Z.NO/
1006 PM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING TO FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Mel Price LD.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 20.8 feet, Unprotected farm land begins to flood

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 20.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Tuesday evening to a crest of 21.1 feet Wednesday morning. It
    will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.



&&


All Times CDT    Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location         Stg     Stage   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Mississippi River
 Mel Price LD    21.0    20.3    21.1  21.0  19.9  17.1  14.7



&&

LAT...LON 3889 9014 3889 9009 3881 9001 3881 9017
      3884 9018


$$

BAH

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1006 PM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...

  Mississippi River at Chester.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...

  Mississippi River at Clarksville.

  Mississippi River at Louisiana.

  Mississippi River at Winfield.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

ILC013-MOC113-171515-
/O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0090.260617T0000Z-260619T1200Z/
/CAGM7.1.ER.260617T0000Z.260617T1200Z.260618T0600Z.NO/
1006 PM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING TO FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Winfield.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, A few local islands begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 25.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    Tuesday evening to a crest of 26.1 feet Wednesday morning. It
    will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.



&&


All Times CDT    Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location         Stg     Stage   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Mississippi River
 Winfield        26.0    25.7    26.1  25.9  23.4  21.1  20.2



&&

LAT...LON 3925 9083 3925 9071 3912 9065 3896 9065
      3888 9057 3880 9057 3885 9073 3910 9076


$$

BAH

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1006 PM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...

  Mississippi River at Chester.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...

  Mississippi River at Clarksville.

  Mississippi River at Louisiana.

  Mississippi River at Winfield.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

ILC077-157-MOC157-186-171515-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0088.000000T0000Z-260621T1115Z/
/CHSI2.1.ER.260615T1516Z.260618T1800Z.260620T0515Z.NO/
1006 PM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Chester.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Unleveed islands near Chester and the
  prison farm floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 27.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 9:30 PM CDT Monday was 27.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.0 feet
    early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.



&&


All Times CDT    Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location         Stg     Stage   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Mississippi River
 Chester         27.0    27.3    28.6  28.9  28.7  26.2  22.3



&&

LAT...LON 3799 8992 3790 8977 3786 8973 3776 8945
      3769 8941 3769 8959 3786 8995 3795 9005


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1006 PM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...

  Mississippi River at Chester.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...

  Mississippi River at Clarksville.

  Mississippi River at Louisiana.

  Mississippi River at Winfield.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

ILC013-MOC163-171515-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0084.000000T0000Z-260619T1000Z/
/CLKM7.1.ER.260613T0630Z.260615T1030Z.260618T0400Z.NO/
1006 PM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Clarksville.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...At 25.5 feet, State Route P east of Elsberry begins
  flooding just east of the levee.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 25.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 9:30 PM CDT Monday was 26.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
    Wednesday evening and continue falling to 19.6 feet Monday, June
    22.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.



&&


All Times CDT    Fld   Observed  Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location         Stg     Stage   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat   Sun

Mississippi River
 Clarksville     25.0    25.8    25.5  24.6  22.6  21.0  20.3



&&

LAT...LON 3939 9097 3946 9088 3940 9081 3932 9075
      3925 9071 3925 9083 3930 9090 3932 9088
      3936 9092 3935 9095


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
953 PM EDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site and Riverton

.Minor flooding continues along the Wabash River with the full
stretch of the river either at crest or falling. River levels are
expected to slowly fall over the next few days, but additional
rainfall mid-week may bring renewed flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued Tuesday afternoon by around 100
PM EDT /noon CDT/.

&&

ILC033-101-INC083-153-161700-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0109.000000T0000Z-260617T0925Z/
/RVTI3.1.ER.260612T0515Z.260615T0400Z.260616T2125Z.NO/
953 PM EDT Mon Jun 15 2026 /853 PM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Riverton.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Some agricultural lands underwater.  A few
  rural roads in Crawford County, Illinois close as water backs up
  Minnow Slough.  High water affects campground at Leaverton Park in
  Palestine.  A few private roads near the Gill Township levee in
  Sullivan County may flood.  Water level is at the top of most
  makeshift levees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM EDT Monday /8:00 PM CDT Monday/ the stage was 16.3
    feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 PM EDT Monday /8:00 PM CDT Monday/ was 16.5
    feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon and continue falling and remain below
    flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3913 8761 3899 8748 3886 8750 3885 8756
      3898 8759 3913 8768


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
953 PM EDT Mon Jun 15 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...

  Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site and Riverton

.Minor flooding continues along the Wabash River with the full
stretch of the river either at crest or falling. River levels are
expected to slowly fall over the next few days, but additional
rainfall mid-week may bring renewed flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind.

The next statement should be issued Tuesday afternoon by around 100
PM EDT /noon CDT/.

&&

ILC033-101-INC083-153-161700-
/O.EXT.KIND.FL.W.0107.000000T0000Z-260617T0900Z/
/HUTI2.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260616T0600Z.260616T2100Z.NO/
953 PM EDT Mon Jun 15 2026 /853 PM CDT Mon Jun 15 2026/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Hutsonville Legacy Power Plant Site.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seep water occurs behind levees on Indiana
  side.  Hutson Creek begins to overflow from backwater.  Old Darwin
  Road and a few rural roads in eastern Clark and Crawford counties
  in Illinois are impassable.  Low agricultural land floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon and continue falling and remain below
    flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3930 8757 3923 8754 3912 8762 3912 8768
      3922 8762 3932 8763


$$

Crosbie

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