Here are rainfall totals in the metro-east so far. And there’s more on the way.
Round One in our rain blast is finished, but look out for Round Two Friday afternoon and evening.
Metro-east residents can expect another 1 to 1.5 inches of rain Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The rain is mainly expected after 2 p.m. Friday with a forecasted high of 49.
Several areas in the region already have had more than 2 inches of rain.
A flood watch remains in effect for Clinton, Washington and Randolph counties.
“With that extra rain, those areas that are in the flood watch could continue to see the potential for flooding,” National Weather Service meteorologist Mark Britt said.
Here’s how much rain fell during the first wave that started Thursday evening and continued until early Friday:
- Elsah - 2.77 inches
- Smithboro - 2.5
- St. Louis Downtown Airport - 2.08
- Trenton - 2.05
- Fosterburg - 1.97
- Scott Air Force Base 1.71
Britt said the weather service has not received reports of any damage but there are river gauges that have had increasing levels. The Troy gauge on Silver Creek is in a minor flood stage and the Edwardsville gauge on Cahokia Creek is nearing flood stage.
The threat of severe storms remains well south of the St. Louis area.
This story was originally published March 24, 2023 at 10:45 AM.
