Does Alton IL flood?
Does Alton IL flood?
Riverfront Park in Alton begins flooding. Commercial basements in Alton begin to flood within a foot of this height.
Is the Illinois River at flood stage?
no flooding occurs but all recreational floating along the Illinois River ceases at and above 9.5 feet….Flood Categories (in feet)
| Major Flood Stage: | 18 |
|---|---|
| Flood Stage: | 11 |
| Action Stage: | 9 |
| Low Stage (in feet): | -9999 |
What’s the river stage at Chester Illinois?
| Latest Data 08/26/2021 08:00 Central | |
|---|---|
| Latest Stage | 4.59 Ft. |
| 24 Hr. Change | -0.80 Ft. |
| Tomorrow’s Forecast (Issued 08/26/2021 01:54) | 5.50 Ft. |
| Latest Flow | M |
Is there flooding in Grafton Illinois?
At this height the entrance to the Illinois Youth Center-Pere Marquette becomes flooded, forcing the evacuation of those staying there. Residential flooding in Grafton occurs….Flood Categories (in feet)
| Major Flood Stage: | 29 |
|---|---|
| Action Stage: | 18 |
| Low Stage (in feet): | -9999 |
When was the record flood in Alton IL?
This is the RECORD FLOOD LEVEL that was reached on August 1 1993. Railroad tracks from Wood River to Alton begin to flood. Damage begins to ConAgra Flour Milling Company in Alton within a foot of this height.
When did Dresser Island Drive in Alton flood?
Dresser Island Drive floods within a foot of this level. Flood Stage. Minor flooding begins to occur at this level. Near this height, Mel Price Lock and Dam will go to “open river” conditions, lifting all gates out of the river. (1) West Alton (foreground), downtown Alton (top), and Highway 67 (right) during 1993 flood.
Where does Riverfront Park in Alton start to flood?
Riverfront Park in Alton begins flooding. Commercial basements in Alton begin to flood within a foot of this height. Bloch Marine Service at the Harbor Point Yacht Club begins flooding within a foot of this level. Route 100 at Alton closes within a foot of this height. Also at this level the north and south Wood River Levee structures are closed.
Where is the Mississippi River near flood stage?
Mississippi River at Tiptonville (tptt1) 35.86ft Near Flood Stage Mississsippi River Stages for Missouri and Illinois, Alton Pool, Grafton, St. Louis, Winfield, Chester Data Courtesy of the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction ServiceScript Courtesy of Dennis at East Masonville Weather