Monday, June 20, 2011

River Update - June 20, 2011


The Upper Mississippi River at Louisiana, MO is at 18.3 feet as of 6:00 a.m., with a -1.0 change in 24 hours. It is expected to fall gradually over the next 3 days.

The Missouri River at Herman, MO is just above flood stage at 21.7 feet and is projected to rise to 22.0 feet by Wednesday.

Kaskaskia Lock & Dam on the Kaskaskia River in IL has been closed as a result of high water. It is anticipated to remain closed for most of the week as the crest moves forward. 

The 5-day forecast calls for 1" of rain over the St. Louis District within in the next 5 days. We will continue to evaluate the impacts of the full-range of forecasts provided by the National Weather Service. For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/floodfight
 



There has been a lot of discussion about the rising water and what we can expect this summer. Here is some information that might help answer any questions:

Public safety remains the Corps top priority. We ask everyone to stay informed of current conditions and remember there is always risk inherent with flooding. Visit our Flood Fight web page for additional information and resources, http://bit.ly/floodfight
 
Current conditions and National Weather Service forecasts indicate only minor flooding is expected in the St. Louis area. However, there is always risk associated with flooding, and there is a potential for higher water if above normal rain falls in the watershed.
 
There are no reports of any levees overtopping in the St. Louis District. Based on current forecasts, there is no immediate threat of levees overtopping. A range of possibilities have been looked at based on average rain falling in the Missouri River Basin.
 
We are tracking this event and will continue to evaluate the impacts of the full-range of forecasts provided by the National Weather Service.
 
The St Louis District will continue to provide updated information to our partners so that levee districts, emergency managers, local and state officials, residents and businesses can make informed decisions.

For updates of Missouri River conditions in the St. Louis District, visit the following sites:
Facebook: http://bit.ly/amG6Gw
Twitter: http://bit.ly/hidNK7
Flickr: http://bit.ly/eHAWgv
YouTube: http://bit.ly/fYqhXT
Flood Fight Webpage: http://bit.ly/floodfight
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