Station Name: Canton L&D 20
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 479 feet

Nearest Address:
Canton, MO 63435
Lewis County

GPS Coordinates: 40.1439, -91.5159

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:39AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:39 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM CDT Monday was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.6 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 9:43 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Mississippi River at Winfield. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Monday was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:22 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Henderson, Hancock and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting and expected to fall below flood stage Saturday. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning at 1130 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:00PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 9:00 PM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 9:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee, Henderson and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1000 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:51AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Mon April 13, 2026, 10:51 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 3:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Cass and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Cass, Brown and Schuyler Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until Monday, April 20. * IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, April 20. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.