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weather NWS severe Madison, IL; St. Charles, MO June 16, 2026 at 3:06 AM

Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois...

Mississippi River at Mel Price LD.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Mel Price LD.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 20.8 feet, Unprotected farm land begins to flood

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM

Flooding in Madison, IL; St. Charles, MO can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.

Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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