Station Name: E. Fk. Black R. bl Lower Taum Sauk Reservoir
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 735 feet

Nearest Address:
7703 Co Rd 204
Lesterville, MO 63620
Reynolds County

GPS Coordinates: 37.4936111, -90.8383333

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 1:16PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:16 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 1:15PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central, east central, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 12:29PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:29 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:30 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE REGION... .Snow is expected to begin overnight Friday night, periods of sleet will mix in over western Kentucky and far southeast Missouri. The majority of the event is expected to persist at heavy snow through Sunday afternoon. * WHAT...Heavy snow. A band of 8 to 13 inch accumulations peaking roughly from around Poplar Bluff, MO to Paducah and Marion northeastward to Evansville and Owensboro. 6 to 10 inches in other locations across southern Illinois and far southwest Kentucky. Periods of heavy sleet in far southeast Missouri and western Kentucky with freezing rain mixed in. Some sleet accumulation and up to a light glaze of freezing rain. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ Friday Night to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 12:00PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:00 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...All ofsouthern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Friday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The winter storm will exacerbate these dangers.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 9:51PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:51 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. A band of 8 to 13 inch accumulations peaking roughly from around Poplar Bluff, MO to Paducah and Marion northeastward to Evansville and Owensboro. 6 to 10 inches in other locations across southern Illinois and far southwest Kentucky. Periods of heavy sleet in far southeast Missouri and western Kentucky with freezing rain mixed in. Some sleet accumulation and up to a light glaze of freezing rain. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ Friday Night to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 9:40PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:40 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Friday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 10:47AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:47 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Greatest amounts are expected along and south of Interstate 44 and the lowest amounts are expected across central Missouri. Areas near the Missouri and Arkansas border may see sleet mix with snow at times. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From 6 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Very cold temperatures in the single digits with wind chill values below zero will add to the safety threat. Motorists should avoid traveling but will need to plan for cold weather survival in the event they become stranded.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Kansas, call 5 1 1 for road conditions. In Missouri, call 1-888-275-6636 for road conditions.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 10:30AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Springfield MO

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:30 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With moderate to heavy snowfall accompanying the dangerously cold conditions, motorists should avoid traveling but will need to plan for cold weather survival in the event they become stranded.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.