Illinois weather instruments

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin...

Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties.

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

* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.

* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. Hoosier Creek Rd floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Friday morning and continue falling to 8.8 feet Wednesday, September 30. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 05/10/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1015 AM CDT.

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

Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties.

Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines, Hancock and Lee Counties.

Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington.

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

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

What to do

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening.

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

Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties.

Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines, Hancock and Lee Counties.

Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18.

* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 10.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

What to do

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening.

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

Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties.

Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines, Hancock and Lee Counties.

Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Gregory Landing.

* WHEN...From Friday morning to Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects buildings in unprotected low areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

What to do

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening.

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

Mississippi River at Clarksville.

Mississippi River at Louisiana.

Mississippi River at Canton.

Mississippi River at Hannibal.

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

Mississippi River at Saverton.

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 Canton.

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

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Both banks begin to overflow.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

What to do

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

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

Mississippi River at Clarksville.

Mississippi River at Louisiana.

Mississippi River at Canton.

Mississippi River at Hannibal.

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

Mississippi River at Saverton.

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 Friday afternoon to late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

What to do

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

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

Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.

Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.

For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee...Moderate flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Kilbourne Road and Emerald Avenue threatened near Grand Avenue in Gurnee.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 7.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.

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

Mississippi River at Clarksville.

Mississippi River at Louisiana.

Mississippi River at Canton.

Mississippi River at Hannibal.

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

Mississippi River at Saverton.

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 Saverton.

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

* IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, An access road to riverside raised homes on the riverward side of the Sny levee begins to flood near this level.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Friday morning to a crest of 16.2 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

What to do

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

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

Mississippi River at Clarksville.

Mississippi River at Louisiana.

Mississippi River at Canton.

Mississippi River at Hannibal.

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

Mississippi River at Saverton.

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 Winfield.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning to late Sunday 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 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday morning to a crest of 26.1 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

What to do

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

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

Mississippi River at Clarksville.

Mississippi River at Louisiana.

Mississippi River at Canton.

Mississippi River at Hannibal.

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

Mississippi River at Saverton.

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 Louisiana.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, The first quarter mile of Edison Avenue beyond the railroad tracks begins flooding near this height.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 15.9 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

What to do

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

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

Mississippi River at Clarksville.

Mississippi River at Louisiana.

Mississippi River at Canton.

Mississippi River at Hannibal.

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

Mississippi River at Saverton.

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 Clarksville.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening to late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...At 27.2 feet, Silo Park just northwest of Clarksville off Highway 79 begins flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 26.4 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

What to do

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

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

Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.

Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.

For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Residential structures threatened along Russell Road between the river and Kilbourne Road. Industrial parking lots threatened along Kilbourne Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below moderate flood stage by around midday Thursday. The river is then expected to fall below flood stage early next week. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.