Varningar, Elsah Historic District

Flood Warning issued May 15 at 9:06PM CDT until May 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO ...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri... Illinois... Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Clarksville. 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 at Grafton. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Water begins flooding the floor at the Palisades Marina in Portage Des Sioux. Access to homes along North Shore Drive in eastern St. Charles County becomes cut off near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 20.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 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