437 WGUS83 KLSX 031436 FLSLSX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO 936 AM CDT WED MAY 3 2017 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois.. Kaskaskia River at Vandalia .This Flood Warning is a result of heavy rainfall that occurred over last weekend and between 3 and 4 inches forecast in the next 48 hours... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 or forecasts change. Safety message: Never drive cars, trucks, or sport utility vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow for safe passage. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx. && ILC051-041436- /O.CON.KLSX.FL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-170509T1851Z/ /VNDI2.3.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.170508T1851Z.NR/ 936 AM CDT WED MAY 3 2017 The Flood Warning continues for the Kaskaskia River at Vandalia * until Tuesday afternoon. * At 9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 20.9 feet. * Flood stage is 18.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * The river is forecast to crest near 26.9 feet by Saturday morning, then fall below flood stage Monday early afternoon. * Impact: At 26.0 feet...The Dively and Vandalia Levees begin to be overtopped. * Impact: At 25.8 feet...Along South 4th Street, numerous homes begin flooding near the St. Clair Street intersection. * Impact: At 25.5 feet...South 4th Street begins flooding near and south of Jefferson Street in Vandalia. * Impact: At 23.0 feet...Agricultural levee begins to be slightly overtopped. No residences are affected at this level. && Fld Latest 7 a.m. Forecast LOCATION Stg Obs Stg 05/04 05/05 05/06 05/07 05/08 Kaskaskia River Vandalia 18.0 20.90 18.4 23.4 26.9 25.1 19.4 && LAT...LON 3903 8910 3903 8906 3885 8909 3879 8919 3882 8922 $$