Wetter-Warnungen, Birch Island

Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:57PM CDT until May 3 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Hannibal. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Saverton. 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 Friday evening. * 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 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 26.8 feet and nearing a crest. - Recent Activity...The river first rose above flood stage early Tuesday morning, April 30. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. 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.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 700 AM CDT.