ST. LOUIS – The National Weather Service released its river flood forecast Monday morning, below is the summary of the crest forecast and trends.
Illinois River
The river is expected to crest June 5 in La Grange at 33.8 feet.
The river is expected to crest June 5 in Meredosia at 28.6 feet.
The river in Valley City is expected to crest on June 5 at 27.3 feet.
In Hardin, the river is expected to crest on June 6 at 40.5 feet.
Missouri River
The river in Jefferson City is cresting and its secondary crest height is at 32.7 feet.
The river in Hermann is expected to crest on June 5 at 32.4 feet.
The river in St. Charles is expected to crest on June 5 and 34.9 feet.
Mississippi River
The river in Canton crested at 27.11 feet and levels are currently falling.
The river in Quincy crested at 31.16 feet and levels are currently falling.
The river in Hannibal crested at 30.16 feet and levels are currently falling.
The river in Saverton crested at 28.48 feet and levels are currently falling.
The river in Louisiana, Missouri crested at 27.72 feet and levels are currently falling.
The river in Clarksville crested at 37.09 feet and levels are currently falling.
The river in Winfield crested at 38.4 feet and is currently cresting.
The river in Grafton, Illinois is expected to crest on June 6 at 36 feet.
The river in Alton, Illinois is expected to crest on June 6 at 39.2 feet.
The river in St. Louis is expected to crest on June 6 at 46 feet.
The river in Chester, Illinois is expected to crest on June 7 at 46 feet.
The Cuivre River in Old Monroe is cresting at 33.9 feet.
The Meramec River in Arnold is expected to crest at 42 feet on June 6.
The Mississippi River breached the Pin Oak levee in Winfield. The river is a little over a foot shy of the record set back in 1993, but it continues to rise.
Winfield police shared photos on June 2 that show flood waters have taken over parts of the city. The river was halfway up the front door of one home. Outside another house, water went all the way up to the window of a large pickup truck.
HOW TO HELP
Several cities are looking for volunteers to help sandbag on Monday.
In south St. Louis County, they’re asking for people to bring shovels to 137 Lemay Ferry Road.
St. Louis County Department of Transportation will begin sandbagging on Monday at 8 a.m. along River City Casino Boulevard near Tennessee to keep roadways open to homes in the area.
The organization St. Louis volunteer is looking for people to help sandbag immediately in Bellefontaine Neighbors. To register, click here – organizers are needed until 6 p.m. Monday, organizers said. Sandbagging efforts will begin around 11:00 a.m. and resume until most likely late afternoon. Those who wish to volunteer need to contact the United Way, by dialing 211 from any phone. Volunteers need to report to the Bellefontaine Neighbors City Hall, at 9641 Bellefontaine Road, and register. Shuttle service is available for transportation to and from the worksite.
The Mayor of Grafton shared a message around 9:45 a.m., they need sandbaggers at City Hall as soon as possible. City Hall is located at 118 E Main St, Grafton, Illinois 62037.
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