Flood Warning issued May 1 at 9:40PM CDT until May 3 at 7:00PM 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 and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River near Herculaneum.

* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 28.3 feet, Near this height, the walking trail
(extension of Station Road) at Bates Memorial Park begins flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 27.0 feet and falling.
- Recent Activity...The river first rose above flood stage on April
30. It crested near 27.1 feet on May 1.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling over the following days.
- Flood stage is 26.0 feet.