Flood Warning issued May 1 at 9:40PM CDT until May 3 at 3:55AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Details

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

Mississippi River at Alton.

Mississippi River near Herculaneum.

Mississippi River at Chester.

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

Mississippi River at Mel Price LD.

Mississippi River at Grafton.

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Alton.

* WHEN...Until late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...At 20.7 feet, During open river conditions (Mel Price
gates all open), Alta Villa Road off of Highway 94 begins flooding
and is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 21.0 feet and falling.
- Recent Activity...The river first rose above flood stage on April
29. It crested near 21.5 feet on May 1.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling over the coming days.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.