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Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Rock Island; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Scotland; Clark
Effective: 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 6:00 am
Onset: 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 6:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Quad Cities IA IL on 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am
Headline: High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Description: * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east
central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Alert: Blizzard Warning
Area(s): Knox; Stark
Effective: 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 1:00 pm
Onset: 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 1:00 pm
Severity: Extreme
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Lincoln IL on 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am
Headline: Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Description: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
2 and 4 inches. Northwest winds gusting as high as 35 to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Stark and Knox Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery
road conditions. Widespread blowing and drifting snow could
significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down
tree branches.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Peoria; Marshall; Woodford; Fulton; Tazewell; McLean; Schuyler; Mason; Logan; Cass; Menard
Effective: 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 1:00 pm
Onset: 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 1:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Lincoln IL on 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Description: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.
Northwest winds gusting as high as 35 to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.

Alert: Blizzard Warning
Area(s): Jackson; Clinton; Scott; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Henderson; Warren
Effective: 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 1:00 pm
Onset: 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 1:00 pm
Severity: Extreme
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Quad Cities IA IL on 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am
Headline: Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Description: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central
Illinois and east central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow
will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause
tree damage.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Hancock; McDonough; Scotland; Clark
Effective: 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 10:00 am
Onset: 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 10:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Quad Cities IA IL on 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Description: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds
gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock and McDonough Counties. In Missouri,
Clark and Scotland Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds
could cause tree damage.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Hancock; McDonough
Effective: 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 10:00 am
Onset: 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 10:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Quad Cities IA IL on 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am
Headline: Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Description: * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Hancock and McDonough Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Alert: High Wind Warning
Area(s): Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Henry; Bureau; Putnam
Effective: 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 6:00 am
Onset: 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 6:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Quad Cities IA IL on 2026-03-16 @ 2:51 am
Headline: High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 2:51AM CDT until March 16 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Description: * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson,
and Whiteside Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Knox; Stark; Peoria; Marshall; Woodford; Fulton; Tazewell; McLean; Schuyler; Mason; Logan; De Witt; Piatt; Champaign; Vermilion; Cass; Menard; Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Christian; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence
Effective: 2026-03-16 @ 2:45 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 10:00 am
Onset: 2026-03-16 @ 2:45 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 10:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Lincoln IL on 2026-03-16 @ 2:45 am
Headline: Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:45AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Description: * WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Greene; Macoupin; Montgomery; Bond; Fayette; Clinton; Marion; Washington; Randolph; Adams; Brown; Pike; Calhoun; Jersey; Madison; St. Clair; Monroe; Knox; Lewis; Shelby; Marion; Monroe; Ralls; Pike; Boone; Audrain; Moniteau; Cole; Osage; Callaway; Montgomery; Lincoln; Gasconade; Warren; St. Charles; Franklin; St. Louis; St. Louis City; Jefferson; Crawford; Washington; St. Francois; Ste. Genevieve; Iron; Madison; Reynolds
Effective: 2026-03-16 @ 2:03 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-03-16 @ 2:03 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 12:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS St Louis MO on 2026-03-16 @ 2:03 am
Headline: Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:03AM CDT until March 16 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Description: * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central
Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast
Missouri.

* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Adams; Brown; Pike; Knox; Lewis; Shelby; Marion; Monroe; Ralls; Pike
Effective: 2026-03-16 @ 2:01 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 7:00 am
Onset: 2026-03-16 @ 2:01 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS St Louis MO on 2026-03-16 @ 2:01 am
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 2:01AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Description: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois and northeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Cook, IL; DuPage, IL; Kane, IL; Kendall, IL; Will, IL; Lake, IN
Effective: 2026-03-16 @ 1:58 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 10:00 am
Onset: 2026-03-16 @ 1:58 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 10:00 am
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Chicago IL on 2026-03-16 @ 1:58 am
Headline: Flood Advisory issued March 16 at 1:58AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by earlier excessive rainfall is occurring.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following
counties, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will and northwest
Indiana, including the following county, Lake IN.

* WHEN...Until 1000 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams will remain at bankfull or crest in
minor flood stage. Partial flooding of low-lying areas such as
fields and ditches will continue. Due to falling temperatures and
falling snow, flood waters may be slow to recede or may even
freeze in place, particularly in ditches and fields.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 154 AM CDT, river gauge levels in the advisory area
indicate that many rivers and creeks are in action or minor
flood stage. In addition, many fields, ditches, and other low
lying areas are full of water.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Cicero, Hammond, Gary,
Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook,
Palatine, Skokie, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak
Lawn, Berwyn, Mount Prospect and Wheaton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Lake; Kane; DuPage; La Salle; Kendall; Northern Cook
Effective: 2026-03-15 @ 11:24 pm -> 2026-03-16 @ 1:00 pm
Onset: 2026-03-15 @ 11:24 pm -> 2026-03-16 @ 9:30 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Chicago IL on 2026-03-15 @ 11:24 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 11:24PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Description: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 5 inches, highest across northwestern portions of
the advisory area. Ice accumulations up to a light glaze. Winds
gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...La Salle, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, and Northern
Cook Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. Blowing snow will cause sharply reduced visibilities,
particularly in open areas. The hazardous conditions will impact
the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.

Alert: Blizzard Warning
Area(s): Winnebago; Boone; McHenry; Ogle; Lee; De Kalb
Effective: 2026-03-15 @ 11:24 pm -> 2026-03-16 @ 1:00 pm
Onset: 2026-03-15 @ 11:24 pm -> 2026-03-16 @ 9:30 am
Severity: Extreme
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Chicago IL on 2026-03-15 @ 11:24 pm
Headline: Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 11:24PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Description: * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Additional snow accumulations
between 4 and 7 inches with total snow accumulations between 4 and
10 inches, highest near and west of the I-39 corridor. Ice
accumulations up to a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 to
50 mph.

* WHERE...Boone, De Kalb, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago, and McHenry Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Widespread blowing
snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds
could bring down tree branches and cause power outages.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Grundy; Livingston; Central Cook; Southern Cook; Northern Will; Southern Will; Eastern Will
Effective: 2026-03-15 @ 11:24 pm -> 2026-03-16 @ 1:00 pm
Onset: 2026-03-16 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 9:30 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Chicago IL on 2026-03-15 @ 11:24 pm
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 11:24PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Description: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1
to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Livingston, Central Cook, Eastern Will, Grundy, Northern
Will, Southern Cook, and Southern Will Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Edwards, IL; Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Knox, IN; Posey, IN
Effective: 2026-03-15 @ 9:29 pm -> 2026-03-22 @ 2:12 pm
Onset: 2026-03-15 @ 9:29 pm -> 2026-03-16 @ 2:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Indianapolis IN on 2026-03-15 @ 9:29 pm
Headline: Flood Warning issued March 15 at 10:29PM EDT until March 22 at 3:12PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...

East Fork White River near Bedford and Rivervale.

White River at Petersburg.

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

East Fork White River at Williams.

White River at Hazleton.

Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

.Flooding continues on lower portions of the Wabash, White, and East
Fork White rivers in central and southern Indiana as a result of
excessive rainfall. Flooding remains confined on the Wabash to the
Mount Carmel area and is expected to continue until next weekend.
Flooding on the White River is expected to last as long as March 25
at Hazleton. Flooding on the East Fork White River should conclude
by the middle of this week. Bankfull conditions are expected
otherwise from Rivervale to Williams through midweek.

Negligible precipitation is predicted to fall over the next seven
days, allowing the rivers to continue to fall, with only a minor
bump from Sunday evening's rainfall.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at Mount Carmel.

* WHEN...Until Sunday, March 22.

* IMPACTS...At 22.9 feet, Water begins to flow over River Road just
north of Fifth Street in the Mount Carmel area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM EDT Sunday /8:45 PM CDT Sunday/ the stage was 23.0
feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM EDT Sunday /8:45 PM CDT Sunday/ was 23.4
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Sunday, March 22.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Wind Advisory
Area(s): Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; White; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Gallatin; Union; Johnson; Pope; Hardin; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Gibson; Posey; Vanderburgh; Fulton; Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard; McCracken; Graves; Livingston; Marshall; Calloway; Crittenden; Lyon; Trigg; Caldwell; Union; Webster; Henderson; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid
Effective: 2026-03-15 @ 6:48 pm -> 2026-03-16 @ 7:00 am
Onset: 2026-03-15 @ 6:48 pm -> 2026-03-16 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Paducah KY on 2026-03-15 @ 6:48 pm
Headline: Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 6:48PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Description: * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Gallatin, IL; Wabash, IL; White, IL; Gibson, IN; Posey, IN
Effective: 2026-03-15 @ 11:34 am -> 2026-03-23 @ 8:30 am
Onset: 2026-03-15 @ 11:34 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 1:45 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Paducah KY on 2026-03-15 @ 11:34 am
Headline: Flood Warning issued March 15 at 11:34AM CDT until March 23 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Indiana...

Wabash River at New Harmony affecting Wabash, White, Gallatin,
Gibson and Posey Counties.

For the Wabash River...including New Harmony...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wabash River at New Harmony.

* WHEN...Until Monday, March 23.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Harmonie State Park is closed. Surrounding
bottomland is flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 17.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5
feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage Monday, March 23.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Gallatin, IL; Hardin, IL; Crittenden, KY; Union, KY
Effective: 2026-03-15 @ 11:33 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 7:00 am
Onset: 2026-03-15 @ 11:33 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 7:00 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Paducah KY on 2026-03-15 @ 11:33 am
Headline: Flood Warning issued March 15 at 11:33AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Kentucky...

Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Crittenden, Hardin, Union and
Gallatin Counties.

For the Ohio River. at Shawneetown.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Shawneetown.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly
bottomland and surrounding low lying areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 33.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 34.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.5
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 33.0 feet.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Gallatin, IL; Wayne, IL; White, IL
Effective: 2026-03-15 @ 11:32 am -> 2026-03-19 @ 10:00 pm
Onset: 2026-03-15 @ 11:32 am -> 2026-03-16 @ 1:45 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Paducah KY on 2026-03-15 @ 11:32 am
Headline: Flood Warning issued March 15 at 11:32AM CDT until March 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Little Wabash River at Carmi affecting Wayne, White and Gallatin
Counties.

For the Little Wabash River...including Carmi...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little Wabash River at Carmi.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, The inundation of county roads begins.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 28.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 28.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.2
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 27.0 feet.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Clinton, IL
Effective: 2026-03-14 @ 8:31 pm
Onset: 2026-03-14 @ 8:31 pm -> 2026-03-16 @ 8:45 am
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS St Louis MO on 2026-03-14 @ 8:31 pm
Headline: Flood Warning issued March 14 at 8:31PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 48 hours.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 20.3 feet, Township roads downstream in Covington
begin flooding near this height.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 20.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.2 feet
just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.