St. Louis District News Releases

Update of Flooding at Wappapello Lake, 4-30-17

Press Operations — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 20:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake reports significant rains received in the St. Francis watershed north of Wappapello Lake have caused the upper St. Francis River and Wappapello Lake to rise. As of 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2017, the Wappapello Lake level was 382.52 feet relative to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) and rising.

Corps of Engineers activates Emergency Operations Center

Press Operations — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 20:25:00 GMT

St. Louis District Commander Col. Anthony Mitchell activated the Emergency Operations Center Friday, April 28 to increase awareness and prepare for forecasted river stages.

Lake Shelbyville to Increase Downstream Releases

Press Operations — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 19:13:38 GMT

As of 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday January 6, 2016 the pool elevation at Lake Shelbyville was 617.37. feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 3,130 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Wednesday January 6, 2016 was approximately 2,860 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Lake Shelbyville crested at 617.4 feet NGVD on Tuesday January 5, 2016. With the high pool levels, projected releases will be increased to 3,500 cfs today, 4,000 cfs on Thursday January 7th, and 4,500 cfs on Friday January 8th.

Carlyle Lake Increasing Downstream Releases

Press Operations — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:57:51 GMT

As of 12:00 p.m. on Monday January 4, 2016 the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 458.71 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 5,820 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Sunday January 3, 2016 was approximately 9,420 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Carlyle Lake is currently cresting at 458.70 feet NGVD. With the high pool levels, downstream releases will be increased to 7,000 cfs today and to 10,000 cfs on Tuesday January 5, 2016.

Corps continues to fight Mississippi River flooding, crest moving south from Cairo

Press Operations — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 15:02:37 GMT

Almost 300 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel from throughout the Mississippi Valley Division are continuing to combat flooding from high Mississippi River levels as the river crested January 3 at 56 feet on the Cairo gage. Public safety is the Corps number one priority, and as record-breaking river levels recede on the upper Mississippi and its tributaries, flood fighters remain vigilant around the clock to rapidly respond to trouble spots.

Coast Guard Western Rivers high water closures, restrictions

Press Operations — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 20:42:52 GMT

The Coast Guard has issued a number of river closures and restrictions in response to floods in the Midwest.

Major flooding threatens Mississippi River Valley, Army Corps flood fighters fully engaged

Press Operations — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 17:32:50 GMT

The Mississippi Valley Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, fully activated its flood fighting emergency management operations for the Rock Island, St. Louis, Memphis, Vicksburg and New Orleans districts to manage rapidly rising water levels on the Mississippi River and several tributaries, with the highest Mississippi River levels since the Great Flood of 2011.

Coast Guard closes portion of Illinois River to all traffic

Press Operations — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT

The Coast Guard has closed a portion of the Illinois River from mile marker 0 to 50, to all traffic, due to hazardous conditions on the final 50 miles of the river, prior to where it joins the Mississippi River.

Coast Guard establishes safety zone, restriction on Mississippi River

Press Operations — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT

The Coast Guard has restricted traffic on the Mississippi River from mile marker 110 near Chester, Illinois to mile marker 34 near Billings Landing, Missouri, Wednesday.

Carlyle Lake Pool Crest Update, as of December 30, 2015

Press Operations — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT

As of 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday December 30, 2015 the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 455.34 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Tuesday December 29, 2015 was approximately 63,523 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Carlyle Lake is forecasted to crest at 458.5 feet NGVD on Saturday, January 2, 2016.

Carlyle Lake Update, as of December 29, 2015

Press Operations — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT

As of 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 29, 2015 the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 452.50 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Monday December 28, 2015 was approximately 53,860 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Carlyle Lake is forecasted to crest at 456.0 feet NGVD on Friday, January 1, 2016.

Carlyle Lake Update, as of Monday, December 28, 2015

Press Operations — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 22:17:11 GMT

As of 1:00 p.m. on Monday December 28, 2015 the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 449.44 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Sunday December 27, 2015 was approximately 24,750 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Carlyle Lake is forecasted to crest at <455.0 feet NGVD on Saturday January 2, 2016.

Corps of Engineers activates Emergency Operations Center

Press Operations — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:34:55 GMT

St. Louis District Commander Col. Anthony Mitchell activated the Emergency Operations Center Saturday, December 26 to increase awareness and prepare for forecasted river stages.

Riverlands Way Now Open to the Public

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 21:07:37 GMT

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office has re-opened Riverlands Way road in West Alton, Missouri. The Mississippi River has crested and the roadway is now safe for visitor access. The Rivers Project Office and the Audubon Center at Riverlands are both open for visitors. Numerous other recreation areas are still closed due to flooding.

Carlyle Lake Update and Weekend Activities; July 6

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:33:41 GMT

As of 12:00 p.m. on Monday July 6, 2015, the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 454.34 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release rate of approximately 5,000 cubic feet of water per second (cfs). The inflow for Sunday July 5, 2015 was approximately 5,600 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation, the lake crested at 454.40 feet NGVD on July 5, 2014. The targeted summer pool is 445.0 feet NGVD. Carlyle Lake is currently working as designed to lessen flooding on downstream sections of the Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers.

Lake Shelbyville is set to welcome holiday weekend visitors

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:05:04 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville anticipates a very busy upcoming 4th of July holiday celebration. The Lake is open for all visitors to enjoy and should have plenty of water. As of June 29th, and with no additional rainfall, the lake is projected to crest on Monday, July 3, 2015 at 610.6 feet above sea level (referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD)). On June 29, at 7:00 a.m., the lake level was 609.59 feet above sea level NGVD, which is 9.89 feet above normal summer pool (599.7 feet above sea level NGVD).

Carlyle Lake Update; June 29

Press Operations — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 19:21:37 GMT

As of 1:00 p.m. on Monday June 29, 2015, the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 454.30 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release rate of approximately 5,000 cubic feet of water per second (cfs). The inflow for Sunday June 28, 2015 was approximately 5,390 day second feet (dsf). Without additional rainfall, the lake is currently cresting at 454.30 feet NGVD. The targeted summer pool is 445.0 feet NGVD. Carlyle Lake is currently working as designed to lessen flooding on downstream sections of the Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers.

Corps of Engineers closes locks due to high water

Press Operations — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 19:14:46 GMT

Due to high water, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District closed Mississippi River Locks 24 in Clarksville and 25 in Winfield, as well as Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam on the Kaskaskia River.

High Water Ramps in Use at Mark Twain Lake

Press Operations — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 19:54:00 GMT

Mark Twain Lake, Monroe City, Missouri – Mark Twain Lake is experiencing higher than normal water

Carlyle faces issues with Water Quantity, not Water Quality

Press Operations — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 19:03:15 GMT

Testing at Carlyle Lake has shown that the water meets all state and federal regulations for safe public use.