Flood Warning for Chapin, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
839 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following points along the
Illinois River...
Illinois River at Hardin.
Illinois River at Meredosia.
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.
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.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 845 AM CDT.
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839 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Meredosia.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, City of Meredosia plugs storm sewer
outlets.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Thursday morning and continue rising to 18.0 feet early
Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Fld Observed Forecasts (7:00 am)
Location Stg Stage Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Illinois River
Meredosia 17.0 15.1 16.4 17.1 17.6 17.8 18.0
LAT...LON 3988 9063 3988 9051 3977 9053 3977 9067
Flood Warning for Chapin, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
837 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Cass, Brown and
Schuyler Counties.
Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass
Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
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837 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek
Drainage and Levee District.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 16.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Monday was 16.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0
feet Monday, May 06.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Illinois River
Beardstown 14.0 16.0 Mon 7 pm CDT 16.7 17.5 18.1
LAT...LON 4018 9023 4012 9017 4008 9037 3999 9046
3999 9058 4015 9043