Brokaw Cemetery, IL Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 16 at 11:19AM CDT until May 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO ...The Flood Warning continues 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 forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Saverton. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * 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 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

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