Flood Warning Issued for Kaskaskia River at Carlyle

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in St Louis MO has issued a Flood Warning for the Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. The warning was issued on March 8 at 8:50 AM CDT and is currently in effect.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers Clinton County, Illinois. The primary area of concern is the Kaskaskia River at Carlyle.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are advised to follow the safety rule: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The National Weather Service recommends avoiding flooded areas and monitoring local updates, as rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise higher than predicted.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. As of 8:30 AM CDT on Sunday, the river stage was 16.6 feet, exceeding the flood stage of 16.5 feet. At this height, flooding begins to affect downstream agricultural fields. The river is expected to crest at 16.6 feet this afternoon.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective from the morning of March 8 until 1:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15. The river is currently forecast to fall below flood stage by Saturday morning.