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River Flood Warning
Issued: 1:58 PM May. 8, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * 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 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM CDT Friday was 18.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.3 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. && All Times CDT Fld Observed Forecasts (7:00 am) Location Stg Stage Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Kaskaskia River Carlyle 16.5 18.3 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.3 &&
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