| 66.4 | The river will reach the top of the protection at Brookport Illinois. | | 62.3 | This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. | | 57.0 | Major flooding occurs. The lower part of the main business section in Metropolis is flooded. | | 53.1 | The first gate at Brookport Illinois is closed. | | 52.0 | Moderate flooding occurs with some homes near Lock and Dam 52 cut off. | | 51.6 | Evacuation is required of 1st and 2nd streets in Metropolis. | | 50.0 | Flooding begins in Joppa Illinois. | | 48.0 | Flooding starts at Metropolis Illinois. | | 37.0 | Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly agricultural bottomland and low lying areas. |
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1) 62.30 ft on 02/02/1937
2) 55.10 ft on 01/13/1950
3) 53.60 ft on 03/12/1997
4) 53.30 ft on 04/02/1975
5) 53.20 ft on 02/15/1950
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1) 2.70 ft on 09/12/1925
2) 14.40 ft on 10/11/2006
3) 15.10 ft on 06/06/2000
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