Station Name: East Fork Black River near Lesterville, MO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 837 feet

Nearest Address:
State Hwy N
Lesterville, MO 63656
Reynolds County

GPS Coordinates: 37.55255556, -90.8424444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 9:29AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:29 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

The rapid accumulation of snow will make travel extremely difficult, if not impossible. If travel is necessary, be sure to exercise extreme caution. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Illinois, the latest road conditions can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions can be obtained at traveler.modot.org/map or by calling 1-888-275-6636.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 25 at 1:35PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:35 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 25 at 12:46PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:46 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 8:18AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:18 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 6:00 PM

...DANGEROUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS AS MAJOR WINTER STORM CONTINUES... .Very heavy snow has occurred roughly from Cape Girardeau to Evansville and points north where reports of over a foot of snow have been received. A band of very heavy sleet occurred overnight from about Poplar Bluff to Paducah to Madisonville, and icing has occurred south of there. Travel is extremely dangerous and may be impossible in many locations. Light to moderate snow will continue in most of the area through midday. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches with the highest additional accumulations over northwest Kentucky and soutwhest Indiana. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel is very difficult and impossible in many locations. Life-threatening cold exacerbates the danger.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 1:42PM CST until January 26 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:42 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...All of outhern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 25 at 1:42PM CST until January 27 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:42 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...All of outhern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.