5/7/2024 9:18:00 PM until 5/9/2024 9:30:00 AM

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Grange LD. Illinois River at Meredosia. Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. 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...Illinois River at Meredosia. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, City of Meredosia plugs storm sewer outlets. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 18.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.7 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.