Mississippi River Flood Warnings Issued for Chester, IL and Louisiana, MO

The National Weather Service office in St. Louis issued active flood warnings for two points along the Mississippi River. At Chester, Illinois, the river measured 27.2 feet on Saturday, just above the 27.0‑foot flood‑stage level, triggering a warning that remains in effect until the evening of June 21. At Louisiana, Missouri, the river stood at 15.2 feet, slightly over the 15.0‑foot flood stage, with a warning lasting until the morning of June 22. Forecasts expect both sites to fall below flood stage later on Saturday and continue to recede through the week. The flooding is classified as minor, affecting unprotected farmland near Chester and the first quarter‑mile of Edison Avenue in Louisiana. Residents and motorists in low‑lying areas are advised to avoid flooded roadways and monitor updates from the National Weather Service.