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 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...From late Sunday night to Saturday afternoon. * 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 Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 17.5 feet Tuesday evening. 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 12 at 11:41AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:41 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri and Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal Clarksville Louisiana River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...From Monday morning to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 17.5 feet early Wednesday 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 11 at 9:34PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:34 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 9:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Henderson, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...From late Sunday night to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 15.1 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - 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 Sunday evening at 945 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 12:16 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Lee, Hancock and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...From this morning to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.0 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet tomorrow evening and then slowly fall. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon at 1230 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:17PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:17 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 1:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Morgan and Brown 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 further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Saturday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.