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June 2019

06-11-18  -   06-20-18

 

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 19 June 2019

 

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Alton Marina Update

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

 

The Pictures of the Day......... were sent to us by Karen Brncic, Manager of the Alton Marina

 

Hi Bill,


Some key spots starting to show their faces at the Alton Marina!!
If weather permitting and all goes good with the powering up of the Marina... we should be open sometime around June 25th!!
Fireworks are still on in Alton.. July 3 and we are still taking reservations!
Be safe all!!

 

Karen

 

The Boathouse Food & Deck Update

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

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The Picture of the Day......... was sent to us by Toni Luttrell of the Boathouse Food & Deck

 

Bill,

 

The things we can live without.  We lost the cooler line box at the tiki bar, we lost the walk-in down in storage for food and beer, the big thing is water supply... working on that now. Coke will have to come and put a new system in but we can work with Ken’s. I’m just taking it a day at a time.

 

Fingers crossed, prayers up easy. Hoping to re-open Friday, June 28.

 

Toni

 

A Sign of the Times

The Boathouse

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

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The Picture of the Day......... was sent to us by Toni Luttrell of the Boathouse Food & Deck

 

 

Hi Bill,


Seriously, this guy is huge ! !   On the Gate by the well house.....

 

Toni

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

 

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Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

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 Yesteryear's Picture on this Day

 

2018 RiverBills Sticker Sighting

3rd Chute Bar & Grill

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

at Grafton, IL

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The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2018 ....was sent to us by Capt'n Ken Mortimer

 

Fun weekend in Grafton

Ken and Colleen

 

 

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NEWS RELEASES, WARNINGS, MESSAGES

 

 

   US Army Corps of Engineers
   St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition

 

 

UPDATED JUNE 19, 2019    

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE - UPDATE
The COTP Upper Mississippi River Safety Zones previously established in the following areas, have been cancelled:

Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),

Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4),

Pool 26 (Mile 241.3 – Mile 200.5) and

Pool 27 (Mile 200.4 – Mile 184.0).
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UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY

The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone for Zone 28 (Miles 184.0-179.0), in accordance with the Western Rivers Action Plan Annex, has been established for commercial and recreational traffic.  Fleet operators are permitted limited movement within this zone, to maintain safety and security of their fleets. Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited basis from the COTP Upper Mississippi River via telephone at (314) 269-2332

 

 

OK..UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE

The following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex::
 Pool 3 (Mile 815.1 – Mile 796.69) Pool 10 (Mile 647.8 – Mile 615.0)
Pool 5A (Mile 738.0 – Mile 728.6) Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4)
Pool 6 (Mile 728.5 – Mile 714.3) Pool 14 (Mile 522.3 – Mile 493.3)
Pool 9 (Mile 679.1 – Mile 647.9)  

Mariners should avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations and avoid down-streaming if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Down-streaming operations are not recommended. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.
 

OK..UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - Update
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
 Pool 6 (Mile 728.5 – Mile 714.3) Pool 11 (Mile 615.0 – Mile 583.0)
 Pool 7 (Mile 714.4 – Mile 702.0) Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4)
 Pool 9 (Mile 679.1 – Mile 647.9) Pool 14 (Mile 522.3 – Mile 493.3
 Pool 10 (Mile 647.8 – Mile 615.0) Pool 26 (Mile 241.4 – Mile 200.5)

High water and drift potential may be encountered in these areas. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake, exercise caution and avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid downstreaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.
 

MILE 185.5 - L/D CLOSURE
Continuing until further notice, L/D 27 (auxiliary chamber), in the vicinity of Mile 185.5, is closed for repairs. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster
 


ILLINOIS RIVER

 ILLINOIS WATERWAY CHANNEL CONDITION - SAFETY ZONE
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone in the following area:

Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9 and Mile 10.0).

Vessel transit within this zone, is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP Upper Mississippi River. Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 269-2332.

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Cooperas Creek Zone (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0) Meredosia Zone (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0)
 Havanna Zone (Mile 128.9 – Mile 108.6) Grafton Zone (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0)
 Beardstown Zone (Mile 108.5 – Mile 80.3) Pool 14 (Mile 522.3 – Mile 493.3

A no wake zone has been established from Mile 108.5 to Mile 50.0. Laying up on levees in these areas is prohibited. Recreational traffic is discouraged. High water and drift could be encountered in this area. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake and exercise caution. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent any breakaways from occurring. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting


ILLINOIS WATERWAY CHANNEL CONDITION - SAFETY ZONE
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone in the following area: Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9 and Mile 10.0). Vessel transit within this zone, is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP Upper Mississippi River. Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 269-2332

 

Missouri River
 MISSOURI RIVER - SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE - UPDATE
The COTP Upper Mississippi River Safety Zone issued in the following areas:

Portions of the Kansas City Reach (Mile 330.0 – Mile 300.0),
Brunswick Reach (Mile 300.0 – Mile 200.0) and

Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).

Have been cancelled.

 

MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY - UPDATE
The following area is in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:

Sioux City Reach (Mile 734.4 – Mile 630.0).

The following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:

Omaha Reach (Mile 630.0 – Mile 500.0),

St. Joseph Reach (Mile 500.0 – Mile 400.0),

Kansas City Reach (Mile 400.0 – Mile 300.0),

Brunswick Reach (Mile 300.0 – Mile 200.0),

Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and

Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).

No wake zones have been established in the following areas: South Sioux City, Iowa (Mile 734.0 – Mile 728.0) and Plattsmouth, Nebraska (Mile 593.0 – Mile 589.0). Recreational vessel traffic is highly discouraged. Towboat operators should exercise caution, minimize wake where possible and be experienced in high water operations as extreme high water and drift may be experienced. Exercise caution when down-streaming, be aware of bridge clearances prior to transit and favor the center of the channel. Mariners should pre-identify suitable lay-up areas in the event of a river closure and avoid laying up on levees. Fleeting areas should have a towboat attend fleets at all times and have a breakaway plan in place. Aids to navigation may have been dragged off station, damaged or destroyed, so remain cautious while transiting

 

 

Click here  for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report 

 

No new incident reports for the St. Louis area rivers
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

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   US Army Corps of Engineers
   St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition

 

 

UPDATED JUNE 12, 2019    

Click here for the highlights relative to the St. Louis area rivers
 

Click here  for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report 

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It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 4,596 members as of 06-19-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

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River Strong

Reader Commentary....

 

River Strong! As the water recedes, let's all of us support all the local businesses affected by this flood. Go to the restaurants, buy fuel, get those long over due boat repairs done! These businesses need us and we need them.

 

Matthew Hahn

 

Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois

River Levels Falling, IDOT Concerned About Pavement Damage........

 

The Mississippi River is slowly receding at Alton, Illinois, and it is going to be some time before the Great River Road will be able to reopen.

 

The Illinois Department of Transportation is keeping tabs on the river stages, especially following this weekend's rainfall, and the rainfall forecasted for this week.

 

The Mississippi River needs to drop somewhere between 9 inches to a foot before the intersection of Illinois Routes 67/100 in downtown Alton can reopen.  IDOT Engineer Joe Monroe says that there may be an issue with the pavement that will have to be repaired before the roadway reopens........

 

Click here to read this news article from altondailynews.com.  With Photos and Audio.

 

Reprinted from Rivers Point Fire District Facebook... click here

 

Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois

Grafton's Riverside Flea Market Cancelled........

 

Once again, flooding has forced the cancellation of this weekend's Grafton Riverside Flea Market at The Loading Dock along Grafton's riverfront.

 

This is the second time that the flea market has been flooded out.  The event, which usually features around 70 vendors, is held the last weekend of each month during the summer, and into the fall.

 

Flea market organizers are hopeful that the floodwaters will recede as forecasted, and the flea market will be back in time for the fourth weekend in July........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from thetelegraph.com.  With Photo.

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Dining room/ lounge bar & sports bar that offers live video gaming

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Illinois Flooding Aftermath

IEMA:  Use Caution During Flood Cleanup........

 

The floodwaters are receding, and as residents and business owners prepare to start the cleanup process, the Illinois Emergency Management Association is encouraging people around the flood zones to be cautious.

 

Health officials say that it is crucial that people protect themselves from environmental hazards and diseases often associated with floodwaters.

 

Alicia Tate-Nadeau, the Acting Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency says that flood cleanup may seem like an intimidating task, however, safety must be a top priority........

 

Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.  With Photo.

 

 

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Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service........

 

 

Have you hit something with your outdrive? With the water levels high and new territory being navigated, it is easy to do damage to your lower unit.


At Lewis Boats we have a tech with over 30 years of experience who specializes in rebuilding Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, Volvo, and Evinrude, outdrives and lower units.


We have quick turnaround times on rebuilds and have some already rebuilt drives available. We also handle communication with your insurance company on any impact damage that may be covered.


So be careful while boating this summer but if you do run into a problem be sure to give us a call. 636-949-9926.

 

Reprinted from Lewis Boats Facebook... click here

Mississippi River Near Winfield, Missouri

Lincoln County Now In Recovery Mode........

 

The floodwaters are starting to recede in parts of Lincoln County, but the communities will have a long way to go as they begin their recovery efforts.

 

During this time, Lincoln County;s Emergency Management is assisting anyone needing assistance during this time.  Jim Sharp, Emergency Management Director says they have been cruising the neighborhoods, offering cleaning supplies to the residents returning to their homes.

 

Officials have also ordered 12 dumpsters which will be placed across the region so residents can throw away debris.  The majority of the dumpsters are expected to arrive on Wednesday........

 

Click here to read this news report from ksdk.com.  With Photo.

 

 

 

River Flood History....

June 19, 2008…..Flood of 2008


During the flood of 2008, a total of 11 levees had been overtopped along the Mississippi River between Hannibal and St. Louis

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Missouri River Near Maryland Heights, Missouri

Floodwaters Closing Route 141 Near Earth City........

 

The Missouri Department of Transportation is closing Route 141 near Earth City due to flooding.  Crews will be shutting down the northbound lanes at Creve Coeur Airport Road.

 

Earlier in the week, floodwaters began rising along Route 141 at it's intersection with Sport Port Road.  This forced the closure of one lane in each direction.  The floodwaters have continued to rise since then........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from kmov.com.  With Photo.

 

A Few Missouri Major Road Closures Due To Flooding .......

 

Reprinted from MODOT 06-19-19

 

"Some" of the St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
 

•US-67 is closed Southbound due to flooding
  Expect delays on US-67 Northbound due to flooding
     NOTE: Traffic is sharing northbound lane with head-to-head traffic

•MO-94 Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Closed Various places due to flooding several places

•Route B Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Dardenne Creek
•Route C Northbound /Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)

  Closed due to Flooding

•Route H is CLOSED Eastbound / Westbound due to flooding.

•Route M Eastbound / Westbound...  Closed due to Flooding

•Route N Eastbound / Westbound (LINCOLN County)...  Closed due to flooding

•Route P Southbound / Northbound (PIKE County) near Elsberry
  Closed due to flooding

•Route V Southbound / Northbound Closed due to flooding

•Mo-79 Northbound / Southbound...  Closed various places due to flooding

 

Click here for MoDot map and more information

St. Charles County

Road Closures .......

 

 Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures... click here
 

Train Service.......

 

 Missouri River Runner train service resumed service on June 15, 2019

  

A Few of the St. Louis Area Roads in Illinois Closed Due To Flooding....

 

•IL 3 Cora Levee to Water Street near Chester in Randolph County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 3 Grafton Hills Road to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 16 Illinois River to Eldred Road near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri.
•US 67 Henry Street to 3rd Street in Alton in Madison County is closed due to flooding
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county is closed due to flooding
•IL 96 CH 2 to Crooked Creek Road near Mozier in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 US 67 to IL 16 near Alton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 Eldred Road to Illinois River near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 108 IL 100 to Eldred in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
•IL 155 Laurent Road to Fish Lake Road near Prairie Du Rocher in Randolph County. Closed due to flooding.

  Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

 

Bridge Closures .......

 

•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 45 Ohio River near Brookport in Massac County
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
 

Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

Ferry Closures .......

 

•The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding

   Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

•The Winfield Ferry and Golden Eagle Ferry are closed due to flooding

  Click here for more information from the Calhoun Ferry Company

•The Grafton Ferry has not opened for the season yet.

   Click here for more information about the Grafton Ferry

•The Kampsville Ferry... Temporary access starting Sunday 6/16 from 5 AM to 9 PM.  NO motorcycles or truck exceeding 25 tons.

   Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

  

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

 

Dear RiverBill,


 

Yes, the Midwest has had some rain this Spring, but let us set the record straight despite the news reporting of some "out of market" media sources! 


 

The Lake of the Ozarks, the #1 recreational lake in the country is absolutely OPEN! There have not been any "no wake" restrictions imposed on our waters, and businesses around the lake are operating as normal. 


 

The lake is maintaining a constant level, and boaters and families are out enjoying our beautiful waters. Enjoy, and please boat safely on our beautiful Lake of the Ozarks.
 

 

Sincerely,

The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association 

 

Mississippi River Near Hartford, Illinois

National Guard's Job Done....  Madison County Thanks Them For Their Help....

 

Early Tuesday, Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler expressed his appreciation to the members of the Illinois National Guard for the assistance they gave Madison County during the flooding.

 

Prenzler said that Madison County is grateful that the National Guard worked with local officials on monitoring the levees, making sure that the public remained safe.

 

Prenzler added that they know the men and women of the National Guard who came to Madison County have jobs and families at home, which makes their efforts a truly selfless service........

 

Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com.  With Photo

 

Mississippi River Near South St. Louis County, Missouri

Responders Recovered The Body Of A Man From The River.........

 

Tuesday afternoon, the St. Louis Fire Department recovered the body of a man from the Mississippi River near Jefferson Barracks Park.

 

Officials report that the St. Louis County Police were searching for a missing man, 70 year old George Huber, whose vehicle was found nearby in the park. 

 

The Fire Department's marine rescue task force assisted the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Police with the search for, and recovery of the body.  The identity of the body had not been confirmed........

 

Click here to read this news report from stltoday.com.  With Photo.

 

 

Missouri State Highway Patrol

News Release

 

June 18, 2019
EMPHASIS: Patrol: Celebrate Safely July Fourth Weekend!

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is encouraging Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe July Fourth holiday. Many people will travel somewhere to enjoy the wide variety of recreational opportunities in our state. No matter what you plan for the long weekend, you can choose to follow all Missouri traffic and boating laws.

During the 30-hour counting period in 2018, four people were killed and 220 injured in Missouri over the holiday in 437 traffic crashes. Over the 2018 July Fourth holiday, troopers arrested 40 people for driving while intoxicated.

The 2019 counting period for the July Fourth holiday will be from 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, to 11:59 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2019.

The Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) over the July Fourth holiday weekend. In addition, a 2019 Independence Day DWI Enforcement operation will be in effect during the long weekend. Troopers will strictly enforce Missouri statutes addressing driving while intoxicated, underage drinking, possession of intoxicating liquor by a minor, and intoxication by a minor.

Over the long holiday weekend, all available officers will be patrolling Missouri’s roadways enforcing Missouri’s traffic laws in addition to being available to assist motorists. Remember: Statutes direct motorists to drive with the highest degree of care. There is never a good reason to drive over the speed limit. Please be a courteous driver and follow all traffic laws. Never drink and drive, and always use a seat belt!

Motorists who need assistance or who witness criminal activity while traveling on Missouri’s roadways or waterways can contact the nearest Highway Patrol troop headquarters by calling the Patrol Emergency Report Line at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. Motorists may call 1-888-275-6636 to check for road construction along their travel route.

The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.”


Col. Olson also reminds the public that the Fourth of July holiday is one of the busiest boating holidays of the year. Many waterways in Missouri are experiencing high water conditions, so boaters need to remain aware of that.

“Boat wakes may cause additional damage or unnecessary erosion to flood affected properties,” said Col. Olson. “High water often creates additional debris in the water, so boaters should maintain a proper lookout for potential hazards.”

In 2018, there were four boating crashes, which included two injuries and zero fatalities. Three people drowned during last year's July Fourth holiday. Troopers made five boating while intoxicated arrests in 2018.

Troopers will be working on the state’s waterways to enforce Missouri’s boating laws and assist where needed. Missouri’s boaters are asked to do their part by remaining alert for other boats and swimmers, and being courteous on the water. With more boats on the water, it is even more important to pay attention when operating your vessel. Boaters need to be aware that it is illegal to discharge fireworks from a vessel. Leave all fireworks in a safe place on shore.

While enjoying your time on the water, remember:
· Distractions and alcohol consumption slow reaction time.
· Pay attention to other boats and watercraft.
· Make boating maneuvers early and deliberately when encountering other vessels.
· Be responsible with your wake.

The many firework displays after dark attract many more boaters at night. At night, remember to:
· Check your vessel’s navigation lights before heading out, and be sure to have spare bulbs on board.
· Avoid overloading your boat with too many passengers. This can cause the boat to become swamped and affect the handling of the boat.
· Observe Missouri’s nighttime speed limit of 30 miles per hour on the water.
· Slow down and take your time. Nighttime crashes tend to involve more serious injuries and damage, due to the lack of visibility.

Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!!


"July Fourth weekend is a time to appreciate the opportunities and freedom we enjoy in this country,” said Col. Olson. “As you gather with friends and family, be safe. Use a seat belt or a life jacket when you’re on the road or water. Please stay alert and obey the law, and should you include alcohol in your July Fourth celebration, designate a sober operator."

 

Reprinted from the Missouri State Highway Patrol... click here

 

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News Release From BoatUS

Want to Learn How to Boat? Affordable 3-Hour On-Water Training Courses, July 13 & 14

Intro to Boating and Women Making Waves offered in Lewes

 

 LEWES, Del., June 18, 2019 – Want to learn the basics of powerboating or brush up on your skills? The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water together with Freedom Boat Club Lewes offer a choice of two fun on-water boat training courses taught aboard single-engine powerboats: Intro to Boating and Women Making Waves, Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14 at the club’s location at 909 Pilottown Road, Lewes.
Both the Intro to Boating and Women Making Waves courses are three hours long and affordably priced at $149. Intro to Boating covers shifting and steering, basic docking, open-water handling and basic navigation. It’s offered both days at 9:30 a.m.
The ladies-only course, Women Making Waves, offers the same curriculum and is the perfect opportunity to spend half a day learning boat-handling techniques in a supportive environment. It’s also offered both days at 9:30 a.m.
Class size is limited to four students per vessel, ensuring each student gets sufficient time at the helm under the watchful eye of a U.S. Coast Guard-certified instructor.
The goal of the BoatUS Foundation and Freedom Boat Club Lewes courses is to address the high costs typically associated with at-the-helm training, making hands-on boating education more accessible. The courses also offer area residents the chance to try out recreational boating and give boaters the opportunity to brush up on their boat-handling skills.
Space is limited. Must be 21 years or older. To sign up for a course or seek out others, go to BoatUS.org/On-Water..


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This press release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click here

 

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What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

3rd Chute Is Open!! $5 lunch menu until 2:00 and $12 buckets. 🍻 5 topping pizza $10

 

 

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Closed due to flooding

 

The Blessing of the Fleet Benefit

 

 

Sat.. July 27, 2019

          1PM at Grafton Harbor

 

This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras

                     

 

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

Open 7 Days a week

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Closed Due to Flooding

 

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Grafton Pool Party

Saturday...July 13, 2019

Grafton Harbor

 

Click here for more information on

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

 

DUCK CLUB Y. C......CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

Hours:

  Friday Food 4-10 Bar till 1

  (crowd determining)

  Sat and Sun- Food 12-10
  Bar till 1 (crowd determining)

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

06-16-19 We're Open

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Saturday - 2pm-til gone. 1 and half inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's


Sat.. July 6, 2019 Five Year Anniversary Party. HUGE CAR SHOW NOON TIL ???? ANYONE WELCOME!! WE MAY HAVE THE MOOLAH SHRINERS IN THEIR LITTLE GO CARS

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers


 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery

is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Mark your calendars and make reservations now!


 

The River Rambler Tour is a fun and educational 1 hour boat ride on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers highlighting the historical and geographical points of interest

For more information & booking ... click here

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

WE ARE HIRING FOR POSITIONS AT ABIGAIL'S TAP ROOM & GRAFTON OYSTER BAR


We will have OPEN INTERVIEWS at Abigail's Tap Room (217 E. Main Grafton, IL) WEDNESDAY JUNE 19 10AM~2PM and 5PM~7PM.
We are hiring for Line Cooks, Bartenders, Servers, Dishwashers & Hosts.
Restaurant experience a plus but not required. Our kitchens offer excellent pay based on experience! Our servers & bar tenders are making some of the best tips in the industry! Full or part time positions available. Available to work Monday~Sunday.

 

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 




 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING


 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

 

Loading Dock at Grafton, IL

Closed Due To Flooding...

 

Please keep our beloved staff in your thoughts as we will continue to be closed due to high water.  We shall return..

 

Reprinted from The Lading Dock Facebook... click here

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux...

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

Port Charles Harbor

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

 

6-14-19 Update

The water is receding which means summer on the river is on its way! That being said, P⚓️P Boat Washing is SCHEDULING now! CALL/TEXT for more information on pricing and scheduling!

 

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Checking on the marina daily. Stay safe!
To everyone who loves the river...Sorry she is misbehaving and hopefully she will cooperate soon.

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

6-14-19 Update!
Boats and docks are good
Power washing roads and some docks ramps Front gate is still under water. Please do not try and drive in, if you need anything specific checked on call office line. Enjoy the weekend and we will try and get everything going ASAP. Thanks

 


 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Closed for the season

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed Due To Flooding
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed for the season
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed Due To Flooding
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Closed Due To Flooding
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed Due To Flooding
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed Due To Flooding
LaRosa Cantina................................. Closed Due To Flooding
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

TUESDAY

 18 June 2019

 

Over 9.4 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Welcome !

bluff city grill

Open 7 Days A Week

Restaurant, Lounge Bar, Sports Bar and Banquet Hall, we have the atmosphere your looking for any size party or event! From a party of 2 to a party of 500! Call 618-433-8288 for Reservations

Walking Distance from Alton Marina

Located just across the pedestrian bridge

 

Alton's most exciting and eccentric dining experience 

 

Facebook       website         map

 

Be River Smart and  Flood Tuff

WATCH YOUR WAKE !

Driving in Flooded Areas on Land

and

on the Water

www.RiverBills.com

River Is Flooded

Boating

Mark Twain Lake

 

The Picture of the Day......... was sent to us by Capt'n Dennis Carroll.

 

 Dennis, Susie, and Lynn

enjoying the water at Mark Twain Lake

this past weekend

 since the river is flooded.

 

 

Mark Twain Lake is located in Ralls County, Missouri and Monroe County, Missouri. It was created by the Clarence Cannon Dam impounding the Salt River and is located about 20 miles southwest of Hannibal. The lake was named for Missouri author Mark Twain and part of the area around it is Mark Twain State Park. Wikipedia

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

 

Website.. click here       Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

 

 

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

 Yesteryear's Picture on this Day

 

2018 RiverBills Sticker Sighting

Longshot Saloon

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2018 ....was sent to us by Capt'n Mary Tiemann who hails out of Camp Carl in the boat... "Proud Mary"

Happened Saturday nite at the Longshot Saloon

OG and Allen !

 

 

Website               Facebook             Map

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

More Boats on RiverBills.com

"All Classifieds Page"

click here

 

While we are in our down time, go check out our new restaurant & give them some love. With another amazing menu that has so much to offer!

 

Check Out Brad's New Place

Abigail's Tap Room

217 East Main Street, Grafton, Illinois 62037

OPEN !!! 11AM - 12AM WED - SUN

GRAFTON OYSTER BAR FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

Menu..  click here   Website.. click here   Facebook.. click here

 

River News !  

 

 

Alton Marina Events !

 

Click here for website           Click here for Facebook

 

 

 

NEWS RELEASES, WARNINGS, MESSAGES

 

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River

News Release

  MSIB 01-19 Update 11
    Missouri River High Water - River Closure

    Click here for more information
 

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River

News Release

MSIB 08-19 Revision 3
Upper Mississippi River
Updated 07 JUN 19
** The Upper Mississippi River between mile marker 301.2 and 410.4 has reopened. There are no vessel operating restrictions within this area.**
Please share this post to ensure widest distribution of information!
The river between mile marker 200.5 and 179 remains closed. As river conditions continue to change, additional updates will follow.

Click here for more information

 

All Levees in Madison County

Closed to Unauthorized Persons

   All levees in Madison County are closed to unauthorized persons... click here

 

St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management

West Alton & Portage des Sioux, Mo...

   06.01.2019

   Restricted access to Portage des Sioux, West Alton & Orchard Farm.. click here

 

North Calhoun Fire Protection District

North Calhoun Fire Protection District

   Clarification of the closed river memo sent out by the US Coast Guard... click here
 

Rivers Point Fire Protection District

Portage des Sioux, Mo.....

   Message from the Mayor and EMA Director...... click here

 

 

No new incident reports for the St. Louis area rivers
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here  to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

 

   US Army Corps of Engineers
   St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition

 

 

UPDATED JUNE 12, 2019    

Click here for the highlights relative to the St. Louis area rivers
 

Click here  for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 4,586 members as of 06-18-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

My River Home website  &  facebook          Longshot Saloon facebook

The Cabana at the La Rosa facebook  

Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois

National Guard Standing Down....  Local Crews To Monitor Levees....

 

On Monday, emergency officials discussed the ongoing flooding, as well as the concerns about the safety of the levees in Madison County, as the Illinois National Guard prepares to leave.

 

Mary Kate Brown, the Madison County Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director says that the floodwaters are receding, so there is less need for the National Guard to stay.

 

Brown added that the National Guard will wrap up their shifts on Tuesday morning, and will leave Madison County on Wednesday.  Local police and sheriff's deputies will continue to monitor the levees........

 

Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.  With Photo.

 

Mississippi River at Alton, Illinois

National Great Rivers Museum Reopens...

 

 

Reprinted from St. Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers... click here

Dining room/ lounge bar & sports bar that offers live video gaming

Click here for virtual tour

 

Facebook                Website                   Map

 

Flooding In The Riverbend

Area Rivers Slowly Receding........

 

The rivers of the Riverbend are still slowly creeping their way back into their banks after the near record crests during the week of June 8, 2019.

 

As of Noon Monday, the Mississippi River at Alton was at 35.34 feet, down from it's crest of 39.1 feet.  The Mississippi River at Grafton was at 31.1 feet, down from it's crest of 35.17 feet.

 

Along the Illinois River, the level at Hardin was 36.67 feet as of noon on Monday.  The Illinois River had crested at 40.23 feet........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from thetelegraph.com.

 

Please Wear It

"Life Jackets Worn...Nobody Morns"

 

Boatastic Equipment Bundle!

 

Stay cool this summer and enter to win our Boatastic Equipment Bundle! Valued at over $700, the winner will receive (1) Yeti Roadie 20 Cooler (1) Fell Marine, MOB+ Basepack Wireless Engine Cutoff Switch and Wristband (1) Onyx M-16 Belt Style Manual Inflatable Life Jacket and (1) Mustang Automatic M.I.T. 100 Inflatable Life Jacket. Enter at this link: http://swee.ps/YjIubDRUL. Be sure to share this giveaway with your friends and family and please remember to stay safe and wear your life jacket this summer! #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns

 

Reprinted from Please Wear It Facebook... click here

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

Flooding Aftermath

Be Wary Of Flood Scammers........

 

Riverbend residents are getting read to deal with the latest round of flooding, and the Better Business Bureau is recommending that they do a bit of research prior to hiring a contractor.

 

According to Don O'Brien, spokesman for the BBB, the time immediately following a major weather event is when the most people fall prey to scams.

 

O'Brien recommends getting three bids prior to hiring a contractor.  He adds that an estimate significantly lower may also be a red flag for a scam.  He recommends making sure the contractor has a local office as well........

 

Click here to read this news article from altondailynews.com.  With Photo and Audio.

 

Missouri River At St. Charles, Missouri

St. Charles Riverfront Festival Rescheduled....  4th Of July Parade Will Go On....

 

This year's flooding has caused organizers to cancel the Fourth of July Riverfest Celebration.  It has been rescheduled for August 30 - 31, which will make it a Labor Day Riverfest Celebration.

 

A spokeswoman says that rescheduling the event will hopefully allow Frontier Park along the Missouri River to dry out and recover.  The Labor Day Riverfest Celebration will feature carnival rides, craft and food vendors, live music and fireworks.

 

The Jaycee's Fourth of July Parade will still be taking place around North Main and Second Street at 10 am........

 

Click here to read this news story from stltoday.com.  With Photos.

 

 

RiverBills.com History....

18 June 2011 in RiverBills.com History


Madi and Dani... The very first" RiverBills Girls" were the introduced to the crowds at the Lucas Oil Creve Coeur Drag Boat Races.


The girls were an instant hit. They were introduced to the crowds by by the Lucas Oil Race Announcer, Roger Moore and they got chauffeured around to meet all the boat drivers and got their pictures taken over and over and over..

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois

Grafton Prioritizes Businesses In Flood Recovery Efforts........

 

Monday evening, Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin held a meeting at Grafton City Hall for the local business owners affected by the recent major flooding that has inundated the city for several weeks.

 

Eberlin says that he told homeowners that when it comes to flood recovery efforts, it will be businesses first.  He added that businesses tried to flood-proof their establishments, whereas some homeowners have not.  This means their damage will be a bit more.

 

Eberlin said that the downtown businesses have suffered an 80 to 100 percent revenue loss since the flooding began.  He said that even the businesses that were able to remain open took a hit because people could not get to them........

 

Click here to read this news report from ksdk.com.  With Video

 

A Few Missouri Major Road Closures Due To Flooding .......

 

Reprinted from MODOT 06-18-19

 

"Some" of the St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
 

•US-67 is closed Southbound due to flooding
  Expect delays on US-67 Northbound due to flooding
     NOTE: Traffic is sharing northbound lane with head-to-head traffic

•MO-94 Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Closed Various places due to flooding several places

•Route B Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Dardenne Creek
•Route C Northbound /Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)

  Closed due to Flooding

•Route H is CLOSED Eastbound / Westbound due to flooding.

•Route M Eastbound / Westbound...  Closed due to Flooding

•Route N Eastbound / Westbound (LINCOLN County)...  Closed due to flooding

•Route P Southbound / Northbound (PIKE County) near Elsberry
  Closed due to flooding

•Route V Southbound / Northbound Closed due to flooding

•Mo-79 Northbound / Southbound...  Closed various places due to flooding

 

Click here for MoDot map and more information

St. Charles County

Road Closures .......

 

 Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures... click here
 

Train Service.......

 

 Missouri River Runner train service suspended until further notice

  

A Few of the St. Louis Area Roads in Illinois Closed Due To Flooding....

 

•IL 3 Cora Levee to Water Street near Chester in Randolph County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 3 Grafton Hills Road to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 16 Illinois River to Eldred Road near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri.
•US 67 Henry Street to 3rd Street in Alton in Madison County is closed due to flooding
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county is closed due to flooding
•IL 96 CH 2 to Crooked Creek Road near Mozier in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 US 67 to IL 16 near Alton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 Eldred Road to Illinois River near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 108 IL 100 to Eldred in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
•IL 155 Laurent Road to Fish Lake Road near Prairie Du Rocher in Randolph County. Closed due to flooding.

  Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

 

Bridge Closures .......

 

•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 45 Ohio River near Brookport in Massac County
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
 

Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

Ferry Closures .......

 

•The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding

   Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

•The Winfield Ferry and Golden Eagle Ferry are closed due to flooding

  Click here for more information from the Calhoun Ferry Company

•The Grafton Ferry has not opened for the season yet.

   Click here for more information about the Grafton Ferry

•The Kampsville Ferry... Temporary access starting Sunday 6/16 from 5 AM to 9 PM.  NO motorcycles or truck exceeding 25 tons.

   Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

  

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

Photo courtesy MDC

 

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Missouri Department of Conservation

Frogging Season....

 

 

Discover nature this summer during frogging season

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages Missourians to make a splash this summer by getting outdoors and frogging. Frogging season begins June 30 at sunset and runs through Oct. 31. Those with a fishing permit or small-game hunting permit may frog for bullfrogs and green frogs, though bullfrogs are more popular because of their large size.
The daily limit is eight frogs of both species combined and the possession limit is 16 frogs of both species combined. Only the daily limit may be possessed on waters and banks of waters where hunting.  Click here to go to MDC and continue reading

 

 

News Release From BoatUS

Boaters Beware: Expect More E15 This Summer

 

BoatUS urges recreational boaters to be on watch for engine-killing E-15; send message to Congress and President to fix Renewable Fuel Standard
SPRINGFIELD, Va., June 17, 2019 – Over the objections of a wide coalition of American citizens and environmental, conservation, food producer, fuel retailer, taxpayer advocate, and outdoor recreation industry groups, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently waived Clean Air Act provisions and eliminated the three-and-a-half-month blackout period on the sale of E15 (15% ethanol) fuel during the summer months, permitting the fuel to be sold year-round.

The fuel had been banned at the pumps from June 1 to September 15 over concerns that it contributed to smog on hot days. As a result of EPA’s action, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is advising boaters that they will need to be very cautious at the gas station to ensure they aren’t filling their boats with fuel that’s bad (and illegal) for boat engines.

“This summer, recreational boat owners will need to be vigilant when refueling their trailer boats at the gas station to ensure they don’t accidentally fill up with E15,” said BoatUS Government Affairs Manager David Kennedy. “E15 is often one of the lower-priced fuel options, and that may be appealing even with its lower energy content. The challenge when filling up the boat is that the only misfueling warning you may see is a small orange label among the clutter of signage, prices and advertising adorning the pump. It’s very easy to miss.”

Boaters have no love for ethanol in their gas. E15 is prohibited by federal law for use in recreational boat engines, and its use – accidental or not – voids many marine engine warranties. E15 has been proven to damage boat engines and fuel systems. A 2018 BoatUS Summer Fuel Survey reported that if they had their choice of fuel, more than four out of five boat owners (83%) would choose E0 (ethanol-free) fuel – if it was available. The same survey reported about half (49 percent) of respondents were unaware that the use of E15 fuel in marine engines was prohibited under federal law and will void the warranty.

The push to sell E15 year-round is a result of the Renewable Fuel Standard’s (RFS) mandate to blend biofuels such as corn-ethanol into the nation’s gasoline supply. BoatUS is asking recreational boaters for help on the issue by contacting their member of Congress to urge him or her to fix the RFS. The more than half-million-member boat owners group supports fuel choice, including smart biofuels development such as isobutanol, and the availability of ethanol-free (EO) fuels that are increasingly more difficult to find. “The fuel that most boaters want for safe engine operation, E0, is being pushed out of the market,” added Kennedy.

BoatUS is a member of the Smarter Fuel Future coalition that aims to reform the RFS.


###

 

This press release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click here

 

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What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

3rd Chute Is Open!! $5 lunch menu until 2:00 and $12 buckets. 🍻 5 topping pizza $10

 

 

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Closed due to flooding

 

The Blessing of the Fleet Benefit

 

 

Sat.. July 27, 2019

          1PM at Grafton Harbor

 

This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras

                     

 

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

Open 7 Days a week

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Closed Due to Flooding

 

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Grafton Pool Party

Saturday...July 13, 2019

Grafton Harbor

 

Click here for more information on

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

 

DUCK CLUB Y. C......CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

Hours:

  Friday Food 4-10 Bar till 1

  (crowd determining)

  Sat and Sun- Food 12-10
  Bar till 1 (crowd determining)

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

06-16-19 We're Open

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Saturday - 2pm-til gone. 1 and half inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's


Sat.. July 6, 2019 Five Year Anniversary Party. HUGE CAR SHOW NOON TIL ???? ANYONE WELCOME!! WE MAY HAVE THE MOOLAH SHRINERS IN THEIR LITTLE GO CARS

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers


 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery

is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Mark your calendars and make reservations now!


 

The River Rambler Tour is a fun and educational 1 hour boat ride on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers highlighting the historical and geographical points of interest

For more information & booking ... click here

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

WE ARE HIRING FOR POSITIONS AT ABIGAIL'S TAP ROOM & GRAFTON OYSTER BAR


We will have OPEN INTERVIEWS at Abigail's Tap Room (217 E. Main Grafton, IL) WEDNESDAY JUNE 19 10AM~2PM and 5PM~7PM.
We are hiring for Line Cooks, Bartenders, Servers, Dishwashers & Hosts.
Restaurant experience a plus but not required. Our kitchens offer excellent pay based on experience! Our servers & bar tenders are making some of the best tips in the industry! Full or part time positions available. Available to work Monday~Sunday.

 

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 




 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING


 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

 

Loading Dock at Grafton, IL

Closed Due To Flooding...

 

Please keep our beloved staff in your thoughts as we will continue to be closed due to high water.  We shall return..

 

Reprinted from The Lading Dock Facebook... click here

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux...

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

Port Charles Harbor

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

 

6-14-19 Update

The water is receding which means summer on the river is on its way! That being said, P⚓️P Boat Washing is SCHEDULING now! CALL/TEXT for more information on pricing and scheduling!

 

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Checking on the marina daily. Stay safe!
To everyone who loves the river...Sorry she is misbehaving and hopefully she will cooperate soon.

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

6-14-19 Update!
Boats and docks are good
Power washing roads and some docks ramps Front gate is still under water. Please do not try and drive in, if you need anything specific checked on call office line. Enjoy the weekend and we will try and get everything going ASAP. Thanks

 


 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Closed for the season

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed Due To Flooding
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed for the season
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed Due To Flooding
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Closed Due To Flooding
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed Due To Flooding
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed Due To Flooding
LaRosa Cantina................................. Closed Due To Flooding
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

MONDAY

 17 June 2019

 

Over 9.4 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Welcome !

bluff city grill

Open 7 Days A Week

Restaurant, Lounge Bar, Sports Bar and Banquet Hall, we have the atmosphere your looking for any size party or event! From a party of 2 to a party of 500! Call 618-433-8288 for Reservations

Walking Distance from Alton Marina

Located just across the pedestrian bridge

 

Alton's most exciting and eccentric dining experience 

 

Facebook       website         map

 

Be River Smart and  Flood Tuff

WATCH YOUR WAKE !

Driving in Flooded Areas on Land

and

on the Water

www.RiverBills.com

 

Make Room Boys

Mississippi River at Sabula, Iowa

 

The Picture of the Day......... was posted on Mississippi River photos by Phillip Nylin with the caption:

 

Make room boys,

I'm hangry!!

Lol

 

RiverBill says.... Thanks Phillip for allowing us to re-post your great photo !

 

 

A few more photos from Phillip

 

Check out Sabula, Iowa (map)

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

 

Website.. click here       Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

 

 

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

 Yesteryear's Picture on this Day

 

2018 RiverBills Sticker Sighting

Waterstreet Bar and Grill

Kaskaskia River at Evansville, IL

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Pictures of YesterYears on this day in 2018 ....Happened Saturday on the 1st Annual Kaskaskia River Run....

 

These beautiful ladies put up a RiverBills Sticker on the bar back at the Waterstreet Bar and Grill.. 

Check it out next time you're there !

 

Click here and check out the WaterStreet Bar and Grill

 

Waterstreet Bar and Grill

setting on top of a couple of barges.  

Great eating and drinking establishment right on the water.

 

 

A great place to grab a bite to eat, get a cold drink and watch the boaters passing by.

It's a "No Wake Zone"

 

RiverBill says...

The "1st Annual Kaskaskia River Run" was a blast.  Went with my brother Jeff and his friend Mike in our our brother Joe's boat!  Thanks Joe.

What a great time !

 

 

Website               Facebook             Map

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

More Boats on RiverBills.com

"All Classifieds Page"

click here

 

 

While we are in our down time, go check out our new restaurant & give them some love. With another amazing menu that has so much to offer!

 

Check Out Brad's New Place

Abigail's Tap Room

217 East Main Street, Grafton, Illinois 62037

OPEN !!! 11AM - 12AM WED - SUN

GRAFTON OYSTER BAR FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

Menu..  click here   Website.. click here   Facebook.. click here

 

River News !  

 

 

Alton Marina Events !

 

Click here for website           Click here for Facebook

 

 

 

NEWS RELEASES, WARNINGS, MESSAGES

 

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River

News Release

  MSIB 01-19 Update 11
    Missouri River High Water - River Closure

    Click here for more information
 

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River

News Release

MSIB 08-19 Revision 3
Upper Mississippi River
Updated 07 JUN 19
** The Upper Mississippi River between mile marker 301.2 and 410.4 has reopened. There are no vessel operating restrictions within this area.**
Please share this post to ensure widest distribution of information!
The river between mile marker 200.5 and 179 remains closed. As river conditions continue to change, additional updates will follow.

Click here for more information

 

All Levees in Madison County

Closed to Unauthorized Persons

   All levees in Madison County are closed to unauthorized persons... click here

 

St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management

West Alton & Portage des Sioux, Mo...

   06.01.2019

   Restricted access to Portage des Sioux, West Alton & Orchard Farm.. click here

 

North Calhoun Fire Protection District

North Calhoun Fire Protection District

   Clarification of the closed river memo sent out by the US Coast Guard... click here
 

Rivers Point Fire Protection District

Portage des Sioux, Mo.....

   Message from the Mayor and EMA Director...... click here

 

 

No new incident reports for the St. Louis area rivers
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here  to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

 

   US Army Corps of Engineers
   St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition

 

 

UPDATED JUNE 12, 2019    

Click here for the highlights relative to the St. Louis area rivers
 

Click here  for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 4,578 members as of 06-17-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

My River Home website  &  facebook          Longshot Saloon facebook

The Cabana at the La Rosa facebook  

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

06-16-19 We're Open

 

CLOSED ON MONDAYS

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

6-14-19 Update!
Boats and docks are good
Power washing roads and some docks ramps Front gate is still under water. Please do not try and drive in, if you need anything specific checked on call office line. Enjoy the weekend and we will try and get everything going ASAP. Thanks

 

Reprinted from Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook... click here

Reprinted from Grafton Oyster bar Facebook... click here

 

Illinois River At Kampsville, Illinois

The Kampsville Ferry Has Reopened........

 

On Sunday, the Kampsville Ferry has reopened, but only on a limited and temporary basis.  Motorcycles and trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 25 tons are prohibited.

 

The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency announced that the ferry would operate between 5 am and 9 pm with restrictions.

 

IDOT will be running two ferries in order to provide the maximum access to and from Calhoun County.  Motorists must follow the signage, as Route 108 near hurricane Creek is still flooded........

 

Click here to read more from altondailynews.com. 

 

Dining room/ lounge bar & sports bar that offers live video gaming

Click here for virtual tour

 

Facebook                Website                   Map

 

Mississippi River Near West Alton, Missouri

Officials:  It May Be Several Weeks Before Floodwaters Recede.........

 

On Saturday, the Mississippi River crested, and the floodwaters are receding.  Rivers Point Fire is forecasting that it may be up to 6 - 8  weeks before the residents of West Alton and Portage des Sioux can return to their homes.

 

The Emergency Management Director for Portage des Sioux says they believe that approximately 120 homes have been affected by the water. 

 

Even though the water has started to go down, several roads remain closed and covered by water.  Route 94 in West Alton has been closed for several weeks.  MoDOT stated that they will need to inspect the roadways prior to reopening them........

 

Click here to read this news article from kmov.com.  With Video.

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

Mississippi River At Winfield, Missouri

While The River Has Receded, The Cleanup Has Just Begun........

 

Floodwaters  are receding in places across the bi-state region, including Winfield, Missouri, which was inundated by floodwaters after the Pin Oak Levee was breached. 

 

Winfield is now in cleanup mode.  Winfield mayor Ryan Ruckel says that it is a big mess in the area, the river left a big, ugly mess behind.

 

Ruckel added that residents are trying to return to their homes to find out if they are even repairable.  The greatest relief is that the Mississippi River at Winfield should fall below major flood stage by Thursday........

 

Click here to read this news report from ksdk.com.  With Video.

 

File Photo of unknown date from the Blessing of the Fleet website
with Tim Tighe's permission

 

River History....

 

17 June 1956 in River History


The first Blessing of the Fleet for Pool 26 of the Mississippi River took place at Portage des Sioux, Mo

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Mississippi River At Granite City, Illinois

I-270 Bridge To Be Inspected This Week........

 

This week, there are daytime lane restrictions scheduled for June 17 - 20 along the Interstate 270 Mississippi River Bridge near Granite City, Illinois to allow crews to inspect the span.

 

The westbound, right hand lane will be closed from 9 am to 3 pm on Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18.  The eastbound, right hand lane will be shut down from 8 am to 3 pm on Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, June 20.........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from thetelegraph.com. 

 

A Few Missouri Major Road Closures Due To Flooding .......

 

Reprinted from MODOT 06-17-19

 

"Some" of the St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
 

•US-67 is closed Southbound due to flooding
  Expect delays on US-67 Northbound due to flooding
     NOTE: Traffic is sharing northbound lane with head-to-head traffic

•MO-94 Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Closed Various places due to flooding several places

•Route B Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Dardenne Creek
•Route C Northbound /Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)

  Closed due to Flooding

•Route H is CLOSED Eastbound / Westbound due to flooding.

•Route M Eastbound / Westbound...  Closed due to Flooding

•Route N Eastbound / Westbound (LINCOLN County)...  Closed due to flooding

•Route P Southbound / Northbound (PIKE County) near Elsberry
  Closed due to flooding

•Route V Southbound / Northbound Closed due to flooding

•Mo-79 Northbound / Southbound...  Closed various places due to flooding

 

Click here for MoDot map and more information

St. Charles County

Road Closures .......

 

 Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures... click here
 

Train Service.......

 

 Missouri River Runner train service suspended until further notice

  

A Few of the St. Louis Area Roads in Illinois Closed Due To Flooding....

 

•IL 3 Cora Levee to Water Street near Chester in Randolph County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 3 Mimosa Road to Dew Drop Lane near Ellis Grove in Randolph County at Nine Mile Creek is closed due to flooding
•IL 3 Grafton Hills Road to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 16 Illinois River to Eldred Road near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri.
•US 67 Henry Street to 3rd Street in Alton in Madison County is closed due to flooding
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county is closed due to flooding.
•IL 96 CH 2 to Crooked Creek Road near Mozier in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 US 67 to IL 16 near Alton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 Eldred Road to Illinois River near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 108 IL 100 to Eldred in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
•IL 155 Laurent Road to Fish Lake Road near Prairie Du Rocher in Randolph County. Closed due to flooding.

  Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

 

Bridge Closures .......

 

•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 45 Ohio River near Brookport in Massac County
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
 

Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

Ferry Closures .......

 

•The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding

   Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

•The Winfield Ferry and Golden Eagle Ferry are closed due to flooding

  Click here for more information from the Calhoun Ferry Company

•The Grafton Ferry has not opened for the season yet.

   Click here for more information about the Grafton Ferry

•The Kampsville Ferry... Temporary access starting Sunday 6/16 from 5 AM to 9 PM. NO motorcycles or truck exceeding 25 tons.

   Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

  

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

Mississippi River Near St. James Parish, Louisiana

Tanker Vessel Struck The Sunshine Bridge, Coast Guard Responded........

 

On Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard responded to reports that a tank ship struck the Sunshine Bridge spanning the Mississippi River in St. James Parish, Louisiana.

 

At around 1:30 pm, the U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report that the Marshall Islands-flagged ship, Dank Silver struck the Sunshine Bridge.

 

The vessel, owned by Dank Silver Maritime Transportation Company Limited, had departed from Burnside, Louisiana, and was heading downstream when the accident occurred.  It is now being held at Grande View Anchorage, Louisiana to assess for damages.......

 

Click here to read this news article from coastguardnews.com.   

. 

Shawnee Creek Near Eminence, Missouri

A Woman From Granite City Drowned While Floating........

 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that on Friday afternoon, a 48 year old Granite City woman drowned after the tube she was floating on got caught on a stump, flipped over, pulling her underwater.

 

Shortly before 1 pm, Sherrie A. Baker was floating on Shawnee Creek near Eminence, when her tube got snagged on a sunken stump and flipped over.  She was pulled underwater, resurfaced and went under again.  She did not resurface.

 

Shawnee Creek is a tributary of the Jacks Fork River, and the recent flooding has sent branches and other debris into the river........

 

Click here to read this news report from stltoday.com. 

 

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "November 2019" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

We will bill you after the ad is on-line

 

 

 

Little John's Moptorsports... Click here

Little Johns Marine Service...  Click here

 

2019 Race Schedule..Click here

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

3rd Chute Is Open!! $5 lunch menu until 2:00 and $12 buckets. 🍻 5 topping pizza $10

 

 

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Closed due to flooding

 

The Blessing of the Fleet Benefit

 

 

Sat.. July 27, 2019

          1PM at Grafton Harbor

 

This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras

                     

 

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

Open 7 Days a week

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Closed Due to Flooding

 

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Grafton Pool Party

Saturday...July 13, 2019

Grafton Harbor

 

Click here for more information on

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

 

DUCK CLUB Y. C......CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

Hours:

  Friday Food 4-10 Bar till 1

  (crowd determining)

  Sat and Sun- Food 12-10
  Bar till 1 (crowd determining)

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

06-16-19 We're Open

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Saturday - 2pm-til gone. 1 and half inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's


Sat.. July 6, 2019 Five Year Anniversary Party. HUGE CAR SHOW NOON TIL ???? ANYONE WELCOME!! WE MAY HAVE THE MOOLAH SHRINERS IN THEIR LITTLE GO CARS

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers


 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery

is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Mark your calendars and make reservations now!


 

The River Rambler Tour is a fun and educational 1 hour boat ride on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers highlighting the historical and geographical points of interest

For more information & booking ... click here

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

WE ARE HIRING FOR POSITIONS AT ABIGAIL'S TAP ROOM & GRAFTON OYSTER BAR


We will have OPEN INTERVIEWS at Abigail's Tap Room (217 E. Main Grafton, IL) WEDNESDAY JUNE 19 10AM~2PM and 5PM~7PM.
We are hiring for Line Cooks, Bartenders, Servers, Dishwashers & Hosts.
Restaurant experience a plus but not required. Our kitchens offer excellent pay based on experience! Our servers & bar tenders are making some of the best tips in the industry! Full or part time positions available. Available to work Monday~Sunday.

 

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 




 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING


 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

 

Loading Dock at Grafton, IL

Closed Due To Flooding...

 

Please keep our beloved staff in your thoughts as we will continue to be closed due to high water.  We shall return..

 

Reprinted from The Lading Dock Facebook... click here

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux...

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

Port Charles Harbor

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

 

6-14-19 Update

The water is receding which means summer on the river is on its way! That being said, P⚓️P Boat Washing is SCHEDULING now! CALL/TEXT for more information on pricing and scheduling!

 

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Checking on the marina daily. Stay safe!
To everyone who loves the river...Sorry she is misbehaving and hopefully she will cooperate soon.

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

6-14-19 Update!
Boats and docks are good
Power washing roads and some docks ramps Front gate is still under water. Please do not try and drive in, if you need anything specific checked on call office line. Enjoy the weekend and we will try and get everything going ASAP. Thanks

 


 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Closed for the season

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed Due To Flooding
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed for the season
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed Due To Flooding
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Closed Due To Flooding
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed Due To Flooding
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed Due To Flooding
LaRosa Cantina................................. Closed Due To Flooding
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

THE WEEKEND

 Sat, Sun...15, 16 June 2019

Happy Fathers Day

To All Of

The Boating Dads Out There

 

Over 9.4 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Welcome Back !

bluff city grill

Open 7 Days A Week

Restaurant, Lounge Bar, Sports Bar and Banquet Hall, we have the atmosphere your looking for any size party or event! From a party of 2 to a party of 500! Call 618-433-8288 for Reservations

Walking Distance from Alton Marina

Located just across the pedestrian bridge

 

Alton's most exciting and eccentric dining experience 

 

Facebook       website         map

 

Be River Smart and  Flood Tuff

WATCH YOUR WAKE !

Driving in Flooded Areas on Land

and

on the Water

www.RiverBills.com

Headwaters of the

Mississippi River

Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota

Sun Pic

 

 

click pic to enlarge

 

The Pictures of the Day......... were sent to us by Dr. Denny

 

Bill, This is the start of everyone's misery at 11:30 Friday morning. We can say we walked across the Mississippi River during the great flood of 2019.

Blue Skies,

Dr. Denny

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Lake Itasa

Google Maps

 

Lake Itasca is a small glacial lake approximately 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2) in area. It is notable for being the headwaters of the Mississippi River, and is located in southeastern Clearwater County, in the Headwaters area of north central Minnesota. The lake is within Itasca State Park and has an average depth of 20 to 35 feet (6–11 m), and is 1,475 ft (450 m) above sea level.

Source Wikipedia

Hwy B near Huster and Seaburger

St. Charles County, Mo

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sat Pic

click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day......... was sent to us by Anna Johnson

 

Gotta share this one with your guys turned out beautiful! Day's end off Hwy B near Huster and Seaburger. Allen Seaburger's farm in the distance.

Water is a on going nightmare but makes for a amazing view at times.

Anna

 

 

 

Capt'n Chuck Berry Statue

Delmar Loop

Sat Pic

 

 

The Picture of the Day.........

 

It's the statue of Capt'n Chuck Berry on the Delmar Loop

with his Captain's hat on and dressed in a Blues jersey !

 

GO BLUES !

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

 

Website.. click here       Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

 

 

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

 Yesteryear's Picture on this Day

 

Sunsets

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sat Pic

Ski Club Beach Along Great River Road

 

Main channel by Portage des Sioux

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Pictures of YesterYears on this day in 2018 ....  were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who hails out of the Alton Motor Boat Club in Godfrey, IL

RiverBill,
One sunset pic from ski club beach on Tuesday and other two from main channel by Portage on Wednesday.

Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club

 

 

Website               Facebook             Map

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

More Boats on RiverBills.com

"All Classifieds Page"

click here

 

 

While we are in our down time, go check out our new restaurant & give them some love. With another amazing menu that has so much to offer!

 

Check Out Brad's New Place

Abigail's Tap Room

217 East Main Street, Grafton, Illinois 62037

OPEN !!! 11AM - 12AM WED - SUN

GRAFTON OYSTER BAR FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

Menu..  click here   Website.. click here   Facebook.. click here

 

River News !  

 

 

Added Sunday

Ferry News

Access To Kampsville Ferry Restored........

 

On Saturday, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced the opening of the Kampsville Ferry.  It will operate daily from 5 am to 9 pm, beginning on Sunday, June 16th.

 

The Illinois Department of Transportation will be operating two ferry boats in order to provide the maximum access into and out of Calhoun County.

 

Motocycles and trucks with a gross vehicle weight of more than 25 tons will be prohibited, because of the nature of these temporary conditions........

 

Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com

 

Added Sunday

2019 Flood Aftermath

Red Cross Closing 3 Shelters In The St. Louis Region........

 

The Red Cross has shut down three shelters that were opened in response to flooding within the St. Louis region.  The shelters were in St. Louis, St. Charles and Lincoln Counties.

 

The shelters were set up to be a temporary solution for people displaced from their homes because of flooding.  Case workers were on hand to help flood victims find long term solutions.

 

As of Friday evening, the Mississippi River at St. Louis was at 43.6 feet.  The river is nor expected to drop into moderate flood stage until sometime Tuesday........

 

Click here to read this news story from stltoday.com.  With Photo.

 

Added Sunday

Lake Of The Ozarks

Five Injured Following Boat Explosion........

 

On Saturday, five people from Kansas City, Missouri were injured following a boat explosion on the Lake of the Ozarks.  The explosion tossed one person from the vessel into the lake.

 

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the explosion occurred after the boat had been refueled.  The boat's driver turned the engine over, causing the explosion.

 

The Highway Patrol reports that a lack of ventilation coupled with a mechanical failure caused the explosion.  Four of the victims sustained moderate injuries, one had to be flown to the hospital with serious injuries........

 

Click here to read this news article from fox2now.com.  With Photo.

 

Added Sunday

Mississippi River At Clarksville, Missouri

Floodwaters Receding, Residents Begin Cleanup........

 

With the Mississippi River slowly returning to it's banks, many residents of the town of Clarksville, Missouri are beginning the cleanup process.

 

Clarksville resident Al Boatmen had a foot of water inside the first floor of his home.  While the water is gone, the cleanup effort has begun.

 

Once Service Pro dries out the home, they will remove the flood-damaged plaster and drywall, and replace with new drywall.  Boatman says that once this is complete, he can assemble his new kitchen, as everything in the old one was destroyed........

 

Click here to read this news story from khqa.com.  With Photo.

 

 

 

Grafton United......

 

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Reprinted from St. Charles County Emergency Management Facebook... click here

 

Reprinted from St. Charles County Emergency Management Facebook... click here

My River Home website  &  facebook          Longshot Saloon facebook

The Cabana at the La Rosa facebook  

 

 

NEWS RELEASES, WARNINGS, MESSAGES

 

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River

News Release

 

MSIB 01-19 Update 11
Missouri River
 

Reprinted form US Coast Guard Upper Mississippi River Facebook... click here

 

 

 

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River

News Release


MSIB 08-19 Revision 3
Upper Mississippi River
Updated 07 JUN 19


** The Upper Mississippi River between mile marker 301.2 and 410.4 has reopened. There are no vessel operating restrictions within this area.**
Please share this post to ensure widest distribution of information!
The river between mile marker 200.5 and 179 remains closed. As river conditions continue to change, additional updates will follow.

 

Click here for more information

 

 

 All Levees in Madison County

Closed to Unauthorized Persons

All levees in Madison County are closed to unauthorized persons... click here

 

 St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management

 West Alton & Portage des Sioux, Mo...

06.01.2019

Restricted access to Portage des Sioux, West Alton & Orchard Farm.. click here

 

North Calhoun Fire Protection District

North Calhoun Fire Protection District

Clarification of the closed river memo sent out by the US Coast Guard... click here
 

Rivers Point Fire Protection District

Portage des Sioux, Mo.....

Message from the Mayor and EMA Director...... click here

 

 

No new incident reports for the St. Louis area rivers
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

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   US Army Corps of Engineers
   St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition

 

 

UPDATED JUNE 12, 2019    

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION - L/D CLOSURES
Due to high water conditions, multiple L/D’s are closed to navigation. Mariners are encouraged to contact the respective lock masters, for additional information

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone for Zone 28 (Miles 184.0-179.0), in accordance with the Western Rivers Action Plan Annex, has been established for commercial and recreational traffic.

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE

The following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 3 (Mile 815.1 – Mile 796.9) Pool 18 (Mile 437.0 – Mile 410.5)
Pool 11 (Mile 615.0 – Mile 583.0) Pool 19 (Mile 410.4 – Mile 364.2
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – Mile 482-9) Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2)
Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2) Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9)
Pool 17 (Mile 457.1 – Mile 437.1) Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 – Mile 301.2).

Mariners should avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations and avoid down-streaming if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Down-streaming operations are not recommended. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.
 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - Update
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 5A (Mile 738.0 – Mile 728.6) Pool 10 (Mile 647.8 – Mile 615.0)
Pool 6 (Mile 728.5 – Mile 714.3 Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4
Pool 9 (Mile 679.1 – Mile 647.9) Pool 14 (Mile 522.3 – Mile 493.3)

High water and drift potential may be encountered in these areas. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake, exercise caution and avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid downstreaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established Safety Zones in the following areas:
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4 Pool 26 (Mile 241.3 – Mile 200.5)
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4) Pool 27 (Mile 200.4 – Mile 184.0)

 Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 2692332.

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY CHANNEL CONDITION - SAFETY ADVISORY-UPDATE
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone in the following area:

Hardin Zone, (Mile 49.9 and Mile 10.0).

Vessel transit within this zone, is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP

 Upper Mississippi River. Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 269-2332.
 

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE

The following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria Zone (Mile 187.0 – Mile 145.6) Beardstown Zone (Mile 108.5 – Mile 80.3),
Cooperas Creek Zone (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0) Meredosia Zone (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0)
Havanna Zone (Mile 128.9 – Mile 108.6) Grafton Zone (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0)

A no wake zone has been established from Mile 128.9 to Mile 80.3. Laying up on levees in these areas is prohibited. Recreational traffic is discouraged. High water and drift could be encountered in this area. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake and exercise caution. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent any breakaways from occurring. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

 

.MISSOURI RIVER
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone in the following areas: Portions of the Kansas City Reach

(Mile 330.0 – Mile 300.0),

Brunswick Reach (Mile 300.0 – Mile 200.0) and

Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).

 Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 2692332.
 

.MILE 44.0 - PIPELINE REPAIR
Continuing until further notice, pipeline repairs are being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 44.0. The M/V AL GOULT and the M/V SKIP are on-scene and monitoring VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are requested to contact the M/V GOULT or the M/V SKIP 30-minitues prior to transiting the area.
 

Click here  for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report 

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The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 4,567 members as of 06-16-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

Dining room/ lounge bar & sports bar that offers live video gaming

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Facebook                Website                   Map

 

Invitation to Upper Mississippi Flood, Sediment, Drought Open Sessions

 

Following is our invitation to participate and share our thoughts toward developing a regional plan for the river. Hannibal, Missouri and Godfrey, Illinois are the locations closest to our region.

It is important that Neighbors of the Mississippi has a good showing of our members in attendance.

The meeting format will be small group discussions. Those in attendance will be asked to sign up for a topic when they arrive. The topics will be Flood Risk Management, Drought Response, and Erosion and Sediment Management. As the Flood of 2019 continues to affect our lives and livelihoods, we anticipate most of the Neighbors of the Mississippi membership will be interested in the Flood Risk Management discussions.

 

Nancy Guyton

 

 

 

Reprinted from Upper Mississippi River Basin Association

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Upcoming Event

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Food Truck, Brussels American Legion

 

 

Reprinted from Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Facebook... click here

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

06-14-19

We will be open tomorrow at 11! Cold beer & hot food!

 

File Photo Alton Marina with no flood waters

 

Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois

Marinas Are Anxious To Reopen Following Floods........

 

Officials with the U.S. Coast Guard, Upper Mississippi River Sector state that boat traffic in the Alton area of the Mississippi River remains closed.

 

Even as the Mississippi River is slowly receding, it is continuing to affect businesses in the Riverbend, especially those whose livelihood is reliant upon the river.

 

Karen Baker-Brncic, operator of the Alton Marina says that they have been closed for four weeks, and the floodwaters have caused the need for maintenance and to make repairs to docks and slips........

 

Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com.  With Photo

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

Grafton Flooding Aftermath

Olin Donated Bleach For Cleanup Efforts........

 

Thursday morning, Olin Corporation's Ken Morgan eased the need for one of the most crucial post-flood clean-up products with the donation of 4,000 gallons of bleach.

 

Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin says that the bleach serves several purposes, from killing mold to deterring snakes from entering structures where volunteers will be cleaning up flood debris.

 

Eberlin added that they are still needing donations of flat shovels, push brooms, rubber gloves, rubber squeegees, sponges and any other item that could be used for a massive clean-up........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com.  With Photo and Audio.

 

 

The Olin Corporation is an American manufacturer of ammunition, chlorine, and sodium hydroxide. Based in Clayton, Missouri, it traces its roots to two companies, both founded in 1892: Franklin W. Olin's "Equitable Powder Company" and the "Mathieson Alkali Works". Wikipedia

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Missouri River Navigation

River Reopened Between Sioux City, St. Louis........

 

The Missouri River has reopened to navigation between Sioux City, Iowa and St. Louis, Missouri, however, the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say that commercial and recreational boaters will still face significant risks.

 

According to a Corps news release, the recent floods potentially affected the navigation channels, possibly posing hidden hazards.  The flood waters could create new sandbars and snags to develop, possibly causing risk to vessels.

 

The Missouri River remains at major or moderate flood stage, and the U.S. Coast Guard is discouraging recreational boating around the communities affected by floodwaters........

 

Click here to read this news article from stltoday.com.  With Photos.

 

Reprinted from Port Charles Facebook page... click here

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

Mississippi River Near McClure, Illinois

Potentially Harmful Blue-Green Algae Blooming In Floodwaters........

 

A potentially toxic cocktail is brewing in floodwaters across the heartland, and this muck can be quite harmful to humans and animals.

 

The sludge is called blue-green algae, and in most cases, it s harmless.  If the algae is allowed to fester in the summer sun, it is able to produce toxins that quickly spread across the shallow surface water.

 

The blue-green algae is starting to bloom in the flooded portions of Northern Alexander County, Illinois.  Currently, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is warning the public that conditions are ideal for the algae to grow........

 

Click here to read this news report from kfvs12.com.  With Video.

 

A Few Missouri Major Road Closures Due To Flooding .......

 

Reprinted from MODOT 06-15-19

 

"Some" of the St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
 

•US-67 is closed Southbound due to flooding
  Expect delays on US-67 Northbound due to flooding
     NOTE: Traffic is sharing northbound lane with head-to-head traffic

•MO-94 Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Closed Various places due to flooding several places

•Route B Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Dardenne Creek
•Route C Northbound /Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)

  Closed due to Flooding

•Route H is CLOSED Eastbound / Westbound due to flooding.

•Route M Eastbound / Westbound

  Closed due to Flooding

•Route N Eastbound / Westbound (LINCOLN County)

  Closed due to flooding

•Route P Southbound / Northbound (PIKE County) near Elsberry
  Closed due to flooding

•Route V Southbound / Northbound

  Closed due to flooding

•Mo-79 Northbound / Southbound

  Closed various places due to flooding

 

Click here for MoDot map and more information

St. Charles County

Road Closures .......

 

 Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures... click here
 

Train Service.......

 

 Missouri River Runner train service suspended until further notice

  

A Few of the St. Louis Area Roads in Illinois Closed Due To Flooding....

 

•IL 3 Cora Levee to Water Street near Chester in Randolph County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 3 Mimosa Road to Dew Drop Lane near Ellis Grove in Randolph County at Nine Mile Creek is closed due to flooding
•IL 3 Grafton Hills Road to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 16 Illinois River to Eldred Road near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri.
•US 67 Henry Street to 3rd Street in Alton in Madison County is closed due to flooding
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county is closed due to flooding.
•IL 96 CH 2 to Crooked Creek Road near Mozier in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 US 67 to IL 16 near Alton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 Eldred Road to Illinois River near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 108 IL 100 to Eldred in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
•IL 155 Laurent Road to Fish Lake Road near Prairie Du Rocher in Randolph County. Closed due to flooding.

  Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

 

Bridge Closures .......

 

•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 45 Ohio River near Brookport in Massac County
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
 

Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

Ferry Closures .......

 

The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding

   Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

   

The Winfield Ferry and Golden Eagle Ferry are closed due to flooding

  Click here for more information from the Calhoun Ferry Company

 

The Grafton Ferry has not opened for the season yet.

   Click here for more information about the Grafton Ferry

 

The Kampsville Ferry is closed due to flooding

 

  

Alton Marina Events !

 

Click here for website           Click here for Facebook

 

Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri

Lighthouse Lighting Installation Completes Construction........

 

Now that the lighting systems have been installed, the construction of the Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse at Hannibal, Missouri has been completed.

 

The Hannibal Board of Public Works and the Hannibal Parks and Recreation collaborated on the project in order to make the lighting component special. 

 

The Board of Public Works installed a lighting system consisting of three multi-colored LED floodlights outside the lighthouse and and seven light bars in the cupola offering a multitude of lighting options.  This weekend, the lighthouse will be lit in Red, White and Blue in honor of Flag Day........

 

Click here to read this news report from hannibal.net.  With Photo.

. 

Mississippi River At Chester, Illinois

Chester Bridge Closed....  MoDOT Will Be Busy After Water Recedes....

 

The Route 51 Chester Bridge spanning the Mississippi River is currently closed due to flooding.  It is located northeast of Perryville, Missouri and southwest of Chester, Illinois, and it is the only bridge across the river between St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

 

Once the floodwaters recede, crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation will have work to do before a closed bridge or roadway can reopen.  MoDOT Southeast District Maintenance Engineer Tammy Hefner says that there is a process to reopening a bridge or roadway in order to guarantee the safety of travelers.

 

In order to reopen the Chester Bridge, the water will have to recede from the bridge's girders, and then crews will be able to inspect the bridge, remove debris, deconstructing the levee wall and inspecting and making necessary repairs to the roadway........

 

Click here to read this news article from kfvs12.com.  With Video.

 

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What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

3rd Chute Is Open!! $5 lunch menu until 2:00 and $12 buckets. 🍻 5 topping pizza $10

 

 

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Closed due to flooding

 

The Blessing of the Fleet Benefit

 

 

Sat.. July 27, 2019

          1PM at Grafton Harbor

 

This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras

                     

 

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Saturday Specials...
Firecracker Shrimp Appetizer,
Eight Tiger Shrimp Hand Battered and Fried golden tossed in a Sriracha Sweet Chili Sauce topped with chives $8.99
Hollandaise Steak Burger,
Certified Angus Beef Steak Burger grilled and topped with a Fried Egg and Creamy Hollandaise Sauce with Lettuce and Tomato on a Split Top Gourmet Bun with House Chips $9.99
16 oz T-Bone Steak,
16 oz T-Bone Steak chargrilled and topped with Tarragon Butter served with a Loaded Baked Potato and Sautéed Green Beans with choice of soup or salad $25.99
 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Closed Due to Flooding

 

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Grafton Pool Party

Saturday...July 13, 2019

Grafton Harbor

 

Click here for more information on

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

 

DUCK CLUB Y. C......CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

Hours:

  Friday Food 4-10 Bar till 1

  (crowd determining)

  Sat and Sun- Food 12-10
  Bar till 1 (crowd determining)

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

06-14-19

We will be open tomorrow at 11! Cold beer & hot food!

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Saturday - 2pm-til gone. 1 and half inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's


Sat.. July 6, 2019 Five Year Anniversary Party. HUGE CAR SHOW NOON TIL ???? ANYONE WELCOME!! WE MAY HAVE THE MOOLAH SHRINERS IN THEIR LITTLE GO CARS

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers


 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery

is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Mark your calendars and make reservations now!


 

The River Rambler Tour is a fun and educational 1 hour boat ride on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers highlighting the historical and geographical points of interest

For more information & booking ... click here

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 




 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING


 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

 

CLOSED Due To Flooding....

Loading Dock at Grafton, IL

 

Please keep our beloved staff in your thoughts as we will continue to be closed due to high water.  We shall return..

 

Reprinted from The Lading Dock Facebook... click here

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux...

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

My River Home- Memorial Day Celebration- Crabfest, live music all weekend-specials May 25-26-27

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

My River Home- Memorial Day Celebration- Crabfest, live music all weekend-specials May 25-26-27

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Checking on the marina daily. Stay safe!
To everyone who loves the river...Sorry she is misbehaving and hopefully she will cooperate soon.

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

 

Hours of operation

April ~   Thursdays open at 5pm

             Friday -Sunday open at 12pm
 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

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River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Closed for the season

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed Due To Flooding
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed for the season
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed Due To Flooding
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open All Year
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed Due To Flooding
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed Due To Flooding
LaRosa Cantina................................. Closed Due To Flooding
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

 

National Flag Day

June 14, 2019

 

We Salute You !

 

In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The United States Army also celebrates the U.S. Army birthday on this date; Congress adopted "the American continental army" after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; on 3 August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress

Wikipedia

 

Happy Birthday

Capt'n Darryll Weil

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Pictures of the Day.........were taken yesterday evening at Capt'n Darryll Weil's house.

 

 A crew of us gathered to help this very well known boater

 celebrate

 his changing of the bracket !

 

 

 

RiverBill says...Happy Birthday My Friend

 

Mississippi River on Dardenne Slough UMR 222.2

 

 

The Picture of the Day......... is from the The Boathouse Food and Deck WebCam

 

Last night's sunset

Ol' Man looks very peaceful

Let's hope he starts behaving

 

 

The Webcam uploads a new picture every 6 minutes..

Go to www.RiverWebCams.com for the last 10 pictures from the camera!

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

 

Website.. click here       Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

 

 

 

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Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

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 Yesteryear's Picture on this Day

 

Afternoon on Enterprise Beach

 

The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2014 ....  was sent to us by Cat Aleman

Hi Bill,

It's a picture of my wife, Jacqueline. We call her Jax.

Cat

 

 

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While we are in our down time, go check out our new restaurant & give them some love. With another amazing menu that has so much to offer!

Abigail's Tap Room

217 East Main Street, Grafton, Illinois 62037

OPEN !!! 11AM - 12AM WED - SUN

-Steve Mellas from Outlaw Opry will be playing @ 6pm on our patio. If it rains we’ll move the party inside.
- 1$ Gulf Oysters on the half shell
-Dinner Specials All Weekend Long (will be posted day before)
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- 5 for 10$ Domestic Buckets (5-Close)
- Flood of ‘93 - $6
- Abigail’s Strawberry Lemonade - $5
- Abigail’s Southern Tea - $5
- Black Cherry Sangria - $6
- White Peach Sangria - $6
- Chocolate Espresso Martini - $7
- Cucumber Martini - $7
- Abigail’s Berry Punch - $5

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NEWS RELEASES, WARNINGS, MESSAGES

 

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River

News Release


MSIB 08-19 Revision 3
Upper Mississippi River
Updated 07 JUN 19


** The Upper Mississippi River between mile marker 301.2 and 410.4 has reopened. There are no vessel operating restrictions within this area.**
Please share this post to ensure widest distribution of information!
The river between mile marker 200.5 and 179 remains closed. As river conditions continue to change, additional updates will follow.

 

Click here for more information

 

 

 All Levees in Madison County

Closed to Unauthorized Persons

All levees in Madison County are closed to unauthorized persons... click here

 

 St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management

 West Alton & Portage des Sioux, Mo...

06.01.2019

Restricted access to Portage des Sioux, West Alton & Orchard Farm.. click here

 

North Calhoun Fire Protection District

North Calhoun Fire Protection District

Clarification of the closed river memo sent out by the US Coast Guard... click here
 

Rivers Point Fire Protection District

Portage des Sioux, Mo.....

Message from the Mayor and EMA Director...... click here

 

 

No new incident reports for the St. Louis area rivers
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here  to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

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   US Army Corps of Engineers
   St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition

 

 

UPDATED JUNE 12, 2019    

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION - L/D CLOSURES
Due to high water conditions, multiple L/D’s are closed to navigation. Mariners are encouraged to contact the respective lock masters, for additional information

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone for Zone 28 (Miles 184.0-179.0), in accordance with the Western Rivers Action Plan Annex, has been established for commercial and recreational traffic.

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE

The following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 3 (Mile 815.1 – Mile 796.9) Pool 18 (Mile 437.0 – Mile 410.5)
Pool 11 (Mile 615.0 – Mile 583.0) Pool 19 (Mile 410.4 – Mile 364.2
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – Mile 482-9) Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2)
Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2) Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9)
Pool 17 (Mile 457.1 – Mile 437.1) Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 – Mile 301.2).

Mariners should avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations and avoid down-streaming if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Down-streaming operations are not recommended. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.
 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - Update
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 5A (Mile 738.0 – Mile 728.6) Pool 10 (Mile 647.8 – Mile 615.0)
Pool 6 (Mile 728.5 – Mile 714.3 Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4
Pool 9 (Mile 679.1 – Mile 647.9) Pool 14 (Mile 522.3 – Mile 493.3)

High water and drift potential may be encountered in these areas. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake, exercise caution and avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid downstreaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established Safety Zones in the following areas:
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4 Pool 26 (Mile 241.3 – Mile 200.5)
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4) Pool 27 (Mile 200.4 – Mile 184.0)

 Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 2692332.

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY CHANNEL CONDITION - SAFETY ADVISORY-UPDATE
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone in the following area:

Hardin Zone, (Mile 49.9 and Mile 10.0).

Vessel transit within this zone, is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP

 Upper Mississippi River. Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 269-2332.
 

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE

The following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria Zone (Mile 187.0 – Mile 145.6) Beardstown Zone (Mile 108.5 – Mile 80.3),
Cooperas Creek Zone (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0) Meredosia Zone (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0)
Havanna Zone (Mile 128.9 – Mile 108.6) Grafton Zone (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0)

A no wake zone has been established from Mile 128.9 to Mile 80.3. Laying up on levees in these areas is prohibited. Recreational traffic is discouraged. High water and drift could be encountered in this area. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake and exercise caution. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent any breakaways from occurring. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

 

.MISSOURI RIVER
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone in the following areas: Portions of the Kansas City Reach

(Mile 330.0 – Mile 300.0),

Brunswick Reach (Mile 300.0 – Mile 200.0) and

Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).

 Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 2692332.
 

.MILE 44.0 - PIPELINE REPAIR
Continuing until further notice, pipeline repairs are being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 44.0. The M/V AL GOULT and the M/V SKIP are on-scene and monitoring VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are requested to contact the M/V GOULT or the M/V SKIP 30-minitues prior to transiting the area.
 

Click here  for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report 

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The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 4,541 members as of 06-14-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

My River Home website  &  facebook          Longshot Saloon facebook

The Cabana at the La Rosa facebook  

 

Reprinted from St. Charles County Emergency Management Facebook... click here

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

06-13-19

We will be closed until further notice. We hope to be open by the weekend depending on water levels. Sorry for any inconvenience..

 

Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois

Floodwaters Receding....  Many Roads Still Closed....

 

On Thursday, the Mississippi River was still receding from it's near-record crests in Alton and Grafton, but several of the roadways in the area are still closed due to flooding.

 

As of noon on Thursday, the Mississippi River at Alton was at 37 feet, down from it's crest of 39.1 feet on Sunday.  At Grafton, the river was at 32.2 feet, down from it's crest of 35.12 feet.

 

As of Thursday, the Illinois Department of Transportation listed several roads and ferries still closed due to flooding, including the lower lanes of U.S. 67 south of the Clark Bridge, several stretched of Illinois 100, the Brussels, Golden Eagle, Grafton and Winfield Ferries........

 

Click here to read more from thetelegraph.com.

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

2019 Blessing of the Fleet

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River....

 

 

Reprinted from The Blessing of the Fleet Facebook... click here

Illinois Flooding News

State Representative Tours Flood Damage........

 

On Monday, Illinois State Representative Monica Bristow toured some of the flooded areas in Jersey County, north of Alton.  She joined village officials and emergency officials to tour areas hit by flooding near Elsah.

 

Bristow also attended a meeting with flood victims near Lockhaven.  Many of these residents are dealing with flooded homes, or they can only get to their homes by boat or long hikes.

 

Bristow says that she has been communicating with state and local authorities during the flooding, and is committed to guaranteeing the proper flood resources are available........

 

Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com. 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Grafton Flooding News

A Sales Tax Exemption Benefit For Flooded Grafton........

 

The Jersey-Greene Enterprise Zone Management Organization is advising commercial property owners around Grafton that there is a sales tax exemption benefit for flooded business owners within the Jersey-Greene Enterprise Zone.

 

According to Zone Administrator Shari Albrecht, the sales tax exemption is intended to help business owners rebuild as the floodwaters recede.

 

The Enterprise Zone Management Organization and the City of Grafton will be waiving application fees for projects needing construction materials directly resulting from flood damage.........

 

Click here to read this news article from altondailynews.com.  With Photo and Audio.

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

Missouri River Near Maryland Heights, Missouri

Floodwaters Rising....  Creve Coeur Airport Threatened....

 

Several airports in the St. Louis region have been heavily affected by flooding, including Creve Coeur Airport, where some planes are stranded, and water is inundating hangers.

 

Robert Cameron, airport manager, says that there are 125 hangers on the field, but only about 12 are dry inside.  Millions of dollars worth of aircraft have been evacuated from the airport.

 

As of Thursday, the water was approximately three inches from entering the office.  The runway remains accessible because it is at a higher elevation........

 

Click here to read this news article from fox2now.com.  With Video.

 

A Few Missouri Major Road Closures Due To Flooding .......

 

Reprinted from MODOT 06-14-19

 

"Some" of the St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
 

•US-67 is closed Southbound due to flooding
  Expect delays on US-67 Northbound due to flooding
     NOTE: Traffic is sharing northbound lane with head-to-head traffic

•MO-94 Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Closed Various places due to flooding several places

•Route B Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Dardenne Creek
•Route C Northbound /Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)

  Closed due to Flooding

•Route H is CLOSED Eastbound / Westbound due to flooding.

•Route M Eastbound / Westbound

  Closed due to Flooding

•Route N Eastbound / Westbound (LINCOLN County)

  Closed due to flooding

•Route P Southbound / Northbound (PIKE County) near Elsberry
  Closed due to flooding

•Route V Southbound / Northbound

  Closed due to flooding

•Mo-79 Northbound / Southbound

  Closed various places due to flooding

 

Click here for MoDot map and more information

St. Charles County

Road Closures .......

 

 Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures... click here
 

Train Service.......

 

 Missouri River Runner train service suspended until further notice

  

A Few of the St. Louis area Roads Closed Due To Flooding  .......

 

•IL 3 Cora Levee to Water Street near Chester in Randolph County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 3 Mimosa Road to Dew Drop Lane near Ellis Grove in Randolph County at Nine Mile Creek is closed due to flooding
•IL 3 Grafton Hills Road to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 16 Illinois River to Eldred Road near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri.
•US 67 Henry Street to 3rd Street in Alton in Madison County is closed due to flooding
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county is closed due to flooding.
•IL 96 CH 2 to Crooked Creek Road near Mozier in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 US 67 to IL 16 near Alton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 Eldred Road to Illinois River near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 108 IL 100 to Eldred in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
•IL 155 Laurent Road to Fish Lake Road near Prairie Du Rocher in Randolph County. Closed due to flooding.

  Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

 

Bridge Closures .......

 

•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 45 Ohio River near Brookport in Massac County
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
 

Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

Ferry Closures .......

 

The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding

   Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

   

The Winfield Ferry and Golden Eagle Ferry are closed due to flooding

  Click here for more information from the Calhoun Ferry Company

 

The Grafton Ferry has not opened for the season yet.

   Click here for more information about the Grafton Ferry

 

The Kampsville Ferry is closed due to flooding

 

  

Alton Marina Events !

 

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Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri

$29 Million Grant Slated For MacArthur Bridge Repairs........

 

Missouri Governor Mike Parson says that the state has up to $28.8 million in federal grants coming to help cover repairs on a freight and passenger train bridge in St. Louis.

 

Parson stated that the grant will extend the life of the MacArthur Bridge spanning the Mississippi River between St. Louis and East St. Louis until approximately 2085.

 

The source of the grant is the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration.  After the project is completed, the span will be wider, safer and last several more years........

 

Click here to read this news story from fox2now.com.

. 

Mississippi River Near Alexander County, Illinois

Flooding Taskforce Available To Assist  Alexander, Union Counties........

 

A special group of emergency responders is monitoring flooding in Alexander County and Union County Illinois, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency has assigned a Joint Quick Reactionary Task Force to East Cape Girardeau to assist with emergency flood fight operations in the nearby communities.

 

The flood task force is headed up by LT. Jamie Gunning from the 1844 transportation company out of East St. Louis.  Gunning's main focus is keeping tabs on the pressure along the overly saturated levees, and possible rainfall causing flash flooding........

 

Click here to read this news report from kfvs12.com.  With Video

 

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What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

3rd Chute Is Open!! $5 lunch menu until 2:00 and $12 buckets. 🍻 5 topping pizza $10

 

 

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Closed due to flooding

 

The Blessing of the Fleet Benefit

 

 

Sat.. July 27, 2019

          1PM at Grafton Harbor

 

This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras

                     

 

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Closed Due to Flooding

 

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Grafton Pool Party

Saturday...July 13, 2019

Grafton Harbor

 

Click here for more information on

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

 

DUCK CLUB Y. C......CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

Hours:

  Friday Food 4-10 Bar till 1

  (crowd determining)

  Sat and Sun- Food 12-10
  Bar till 1 (crowd determining)

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

06-13-19

We will be closed until further notice. We hope to be open by the weekend depending on water levels. Sorry for any inconvenience..

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Saturday - 2pm-til gone. 1 and half inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's


Sat.. July 6, 2019 Five Year Anniversary Party. HUGE CAR SHOW NOON TIL ???? ANYONE WELCOME!! WE MAY HAVE THE MOOLAH SHRINERS IN THEIR LITTLE GO CARS

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers


 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery

is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Mark your calendars and make reservations now!


 

The River Rambler Tour is a fun and educational 1 hour boat ride on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers highlighting the historical and geographical points of interest

For more information & booking ... click here

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 




 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING


 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

 

CLOSED Due To Flooding....

Loading Dock at Grafton, IL

 

Please keep our beloved staff in your thoughts as we will continue to be closed due to high water.  We shall return..

 

Reprinted from The Lading Dock Facebook... click here

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux...

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

My River Home- Memorial Day Celebration- Crabfest, live music all weekend-specials May 25-26-27

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

My River Home- Memorial Day Celebration- Crabfest, live music all weekend-specials May 25-26-27

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Checking on the marina daily. Stay safe!
To everyone who loves the river...Sorry she is misbehaving and hopefully she will cooperate soon.

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

 

Hours of operation

April ~   Thursdays open at 5pm

             Friday -Sunday open at 12pm
 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

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River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Closed for the season

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed Due To Flooding
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed for the season
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed Due To Flooding
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open All Year
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed Due To Flooding
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed Due To Flooding
LaRosa Cantina................................. Closed Due To Flooding
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

THURSDAY

 13 June 2019

LETS GO BLUES !!

 

 

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Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Be River Smart and  Flood Tuff

WATCH YOUR WAKE !

Driving in Flooded Areas on Land

and

on the Water

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A Sign of the Times

Make-Shift Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 Click pic to enlarge

 

 

Picture of the Day..... was sent to us by Capt Mark Newlin

 

Hey Bill,


This is the make-shift harbor on Weber Lake Road. I guess it’s best spot to get in to Portage.


Pretty sure my home on the water will be condemned, guess I’ll just go back to trucking my kayak to the river for the day trip.


PS. Anybody know when the Gnats will be gone?

 

Mark

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

 

Website.. click here       Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

 

 

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

 Yesteryear's Picture on this Day

 

I Think I Hear

a Hammock Calling Me

Photo courtesy Froge's Bar and Grill

 

The Picture on this Day in 2016.....  was sent to us by Capt'n Tyler Mitchell.


Bill,

Picture name, to quote a Buffett song line "I think I hear a hammock calling me".

Life is also a "YA-MON TING"

Tyler

 

 

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While we are in our down time, go check out our new restaurant & give them some love. With another amazing menu that has so much to offer!

Abigail's Tap Room

217 East Main Street, Grafton, Illinois 62037

OPEN !!! 11AM - 12AM WED - SUN

-Steve Mellas from Outlaw Opry will be playing @ 6pm on our patio. If it rains we’ll move the party inside.
- 1$ Gulf Oysters on the half shell
-Dinner Specials All Weekend Long (will be posted day before)
🍺🍸🍹🍺DRINK SPECIALS 🍺🍹🍸🍺
- 5 for 10$ Domestic Buckets (5-Close)
- Flood of ‘93 - $6
- Abigail’s Strawberry Lemonade - $5
- Abigail’s Southern Tea - $5
- Black Cherry Sangria - $6
- White Peach Sangria - $6
- Chocolate Espresso Martini - $7
- Cucumber Martini - $7
- Abigail’s Berry Punch - $5

GRAFTON OYSTER BAR FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

Menu..  click here   Website.. click here   Facebook.. click here

 

River News !  

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

06-13-19

We will be closed until further notice. We hope to be open by the weekend depending on water levels. Sorry for any inconvenience..

 

Grafton United......

 

Sign up at

https://www.graftonilchamber.com/

 

 

NEWS RELEASES, WARNINGS, MESSAGES

 

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River

News Release


MSIB 08-19 Revision 3
Upper Mississippi River
Updated 07 JUN 19


** The Upper Mississippi River between mile marker 301.2 and 410.4 has reopened. There are no vessel operating restrictions within this area.**
Please share this post to ensure widest distribution of information!
The river between mile marker 200.5 and 179 remains closed. As river conditions continue to change, additional updates will follow.

 

Click here for more information

 

 

 All Levees in Madison County

Closed to Unauthorized Persons

All levees in Madison County are closed to unauthorized persons... click here

 

 St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management

 West Alton & Portage des Sioux, Mo...

06.01.2019

Restricted access to Portage des Sioux, West Alton & Orchard Farm.. click here

 

North Calhoun Fire Protection District

North Calhoun Fire Protection District

Clarification of the closed river memo sent out by the US Coast Guard... click here
 

Rivers Point Fire Protection District

Portage des Sioux, Mo.....

Message from the Mayor and EMA Director...... click here

 

 

No new incident reports for the St. Louis area rivers
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here  to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

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   US Army Corps of Engineers
   St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition

 

 

UPDATED JUNE 12, 2019    

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION - L/D CLOSURES
Due to high water conditions, multiple L/D’s are closed to navigation. Mariners are encouraged to contact the respective lock masters, for additional information

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone for Zone 28 (Miles 184.0-179.0), in accordance with the Western Rivers Action Plan Annex, has been established for commercial and recreational traffic.

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE

The following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 3 (Mile 815.1 – Mile 796.9) Pool 18 (Mile 437.0 – Mile 410.5)
Pool 11 (Mile 615.0 – Mile 583.0) Pool 19 (Mile 410.4 – Mile 364.2
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – Mile 482-9) Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2)
Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2) Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9)
Pool 17 (Mile 457.1 – Mile 437.1) Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 – Mile 301.2).

Mariners should avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations and avoid down-streaming if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Down-streaming operations are not recommended. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.
 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - Update
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 5A (Mile 738.0 – Mile 728.6) Pool 10 (Mile 647.8 – Mile 615.0)
Pool 6 (Mile 728.5 – Mile 714.3 Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4
Pool 9 (Mile 679.1 – Mile 647.9) Pool 14 (Mile 522.3 – Mile 493.3)

High water and drift potential may be encountered in these areas. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake, exercise caution and avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid downstreaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established Safety Zones in the following areas:
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4 Pool 26 (Mile 241.3 – Mile 200.5)
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4) Pool 27 (Mile 200.4 – Mile 184.0)

 Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 2692332.

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY CHANNEL CONDITION - SAFETY ADVISORY-UPDATE
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone in the following area:

Hardin Zone, (Mile 49.9 and Mile 10.0).

Vessel transit within this zone, is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP

 Upper Mississippi River. Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 269-2332.
 

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE

The following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria Zone (Mile 187.0 – Mile 145.6) Beardstown Zone (Mile 108.5 – Mile 80.3),
Cooperas Creek Zone (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0) Meredosia Zone (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0)
Havanna Zone (Mile 128.9 – Mile 108.6) Grafton Zone (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0)

A no wake zone has been established from Mile 128.9 to Mile 80.3. Laying up on levees in these areas is prohibited. Recreational traffic is discouraged. High water and drift could be encountered in this area. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake and exercise caution. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent any breakaways from occurring. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

 

.MISSOURI RIVER
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone in the following areas: Portions of the Kansas City Reach

(Mile 330.0 – Mile 300.0),

Brunswick Reach (Mile 300.0 – Mile 200.0) and

Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).

 Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 2692332.
 

.MILE 44.0 - PIPELINE REPAIR
Continuing until further notice, pipeline repairs are being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 44.0. The M/V AL GOULT and the M/V SKIP are on-scene and monitoring VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are requested to contact the M/V GOULT or the M/V SKIP 30-minitues prior to transiting the area.
 

Click here  for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report 

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It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 4,534 members as of 06-13-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

My River Home website  &  facebook          Longshot Saloon facebook

The Cabana at the La Rosa facebook  

 

Reprinted from St. Charles County Emergency Management Facebook.. click here

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Mississippi River At East Cape Girardeau, Illinois

Flooding Mississippi River Prompts Evacuations......

 

On Wednesday, officials with the U.S. Coast Guard reports that they rescued 17 people and three dogs from the flooding Mississippi River in Alexander County, Illinois.

 

Coast Guard officials report that small, lightweight flat bottomed boats were deployed to assist residents affected by the Mississippi River floodwaters.

 

According to the National Weather Service, the Mississippi River had crested at Cape Girardeau, Missouri at 46.4 feet, and will slowly begin to recede........

 

Click here to read this news report from fox2now.com.  With Photo.

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

Missouri River At Washington, Missouri

The River Has Crested, Starting To Fall........

 

The National Weather Service reports that on Saturday afternoon, the Missouri River rose to a crest of 29.45 feet in Downtown Washington, Missouri.

 

The Missouri River had fallen 1.55 feet to 27.9 feet by 8:45 am Tuesday morning.  This range is just under the moderate flood level of 28 feet.

 

The Missouri River is expected to continue a slow, steady fall until finally falling below flood stage by sometime on Sunday, June 23........

 

Click here to read this news article from emissourian.com.

 

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We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Osage River Near Tuscumbia, Missouri

Ameren Raising Spill Gates....  Residents Watching The Rising River....

 

On Tuesday, Ameren Missouri raised the Bagnell Dam spill gates, which is just upstream of the town of Tuscumbia, a tiny town on the river, with about 200 residents.

 

Amren says that they raised the dam gates because of near-capacity water levels at the Lake of the Ozarks.  This release dumped a torrent of water into the Osage River, which is a tributary of the Missouri River.

 

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that as of 3:30 Wednesday, the Bagnell Dam was discharging 55,000 cubic feet per second into the Osage River, up from about 25,000 cfs........

 

Click here to read this news story from stltoday.com.  With Photos.

2020 St. Louis Boat & Sportshow

Jan. 30 - Feb2, 2020

 

 

Reposted from the St. Louis Boat & Sportshow Facebook page... click here

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

River History....

 

June 13, 1919 In River History


Ships from the WWI US Navy stopped at the St. Louis riverfront during a tour of major Mississippi River cities.

The Flotilla included a sub-chaser, three seaplanes, a destroyer, and a submarine. The submarine did daily demonstrations of running submerged between the Eads and the Free Bridges.

The flotilla had to cut their stay short because of the possibility of dropping river levels that would prevent them from leaving.

 

Missouri River Flooding

Missouri River Runner Route Partially Resuming Service........

 

This week, the Amtrak service running between St. Louis and Kansas City will be partially be restored.  The passenger rail service and the Missouri Department of Transportation made the announcement Tuesday morning.

 

Rail service between St. Louis and Kansas City along the Missouri River Runner route is slated to resume on Thursday.  The afternoon departures will continue on chartered busses that will stop at all stations as close to the train schedule as possible.

 

The Missouri River Runner was suspended on May 31, as flooding had forced the shifting of freight train traffic to the tracks used by passenger rail service........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from kfvs12.com. 

 

A Few Missouri Major Road Closures Due To Flooding .......

 

Reprinted from MODOT 06-13-19

 

Some of the St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
 

•US-67 is closed Southbound due to flooding
  Expect delays on US-67 Northbound due to flooding
     NOTE: Traffic is sharing northbound lane with head-to-head traffic

•MO-94 Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Closed Various places due to flooding several places

•Route B Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Dardenne Creek
•Route C Northbound /Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)

  Closed due to Flooding

•Route H is CLOSED Eastbound / Westbound due to flooding.

•Route M Eastbound / Westbound

  Closed due to Flooding

•Route N Eastbound / Westbound (LINCOLN County)

  Closed due to flooding

•Route P Southbound / Northbound (PIKE County) near Elsberry
  Closed due to flooding

•Route V Southbound / Northbound

  Closed due to flooding

•Mo-79 Northbound / Southbound

  Closed various places due to flooding

 

Click here for MoDot map and more information

St. Charles County

Road Closures .......

 

 Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures... click here
 

Train Service.......

 

 Missouri River Runner train service suspended until further notice

  

A Few of the St. Louis area Roads Closed Due To Flooding  .......

 

•IL 3 Cora Levee to Water Street near Chester in Randolph County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 3 Mimosa Road to Dew Drop Lane near Ellis Grove in Randolph County at Nine Mile Creek is closed due to flooding
•IL 3 Grafton Hills Road to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 16 Illinois River to Eldred Road near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri.
•US 67 Henry Street to 3rd Street in Alton in Madison County is closed due to flooding
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county is closed due to flooding.
•IL 96 CH 2 to Crooked Creek Road near Mozier in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 US 67 to IL 16 near Alton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 Eldred Road to Illinois River near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 108 IL 100 to Eldred in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
•IL 155 Laurent Road to Fish Lake Road near Prairie Du Rocher in Randolph County. Closed due to flooding.

  Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

 

Bridge Closures .......

 

•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 45 Ohio River near Brookport in Massac County
•US 54 Champ Clark Bridge Mississippi River near Pike in Pike County is closed due to flooding.
•US 60 Mississippi River near Cairo in Alexander County
•US 62 Mississippi River near Cairo in Alexander County
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri.
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
 

Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

Ferry Closures .......

 

The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding

   Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

   

The Winfield Ferry and Golden Eagle Ferry are closed due to flooding

  Click here for more information from the Calhoun Ferry Company

 

The Grafton Ferry has not opened for the season yet.

   Click here for more information about the Grafton Ferry

 

The Kampsville Ferry is closed due to flooding

 

  

Alton Marina Events !

 

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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

Businesses Are Waiting Out The Flooding........

 

The Solara wine bar is located on the north side of Third Street in downtown Alton.  While the business is out of the flood zone, it is near enough to see water from basements being pumped over the floodwall and back into the overflowing river.

 

Solara co-owner Ryan Grey is having a little bit of fun with the flooding by posting a sign saying that they have turned the water into wine.

 

Grey notes that changes made after the Great Flood of 1993 have made a considerable difference.  One of the biggest changes was the relocation of the Alton water plant from along the river to the top of the bluff in 2001........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com.  With Photo and Audio.

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Flooding Aftermath

Officials:  Be Wary Of Fraud........

 

The Jersey County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be on the look out for suspicious activity involving potential fraud, scam artists and other criminals that prey on disaster survivors.

 

The Sheriff's Office says that flood victims need to be on the look out for fraudulent home visits or phone calls and people that claim to be from FEMA or other federal agencies without proper photo identification.

 

Flood victims will only be asked for banking information and Social Security numbers when registering for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  This information should never be given to contractors........

 

Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.    With Photo

 

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What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

3rd Chute Is Open!! $5 lunch menu until 2:00 and $12 buckets. 🍻 5 topping pizza $10

 

 

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Closed due to flooding

 

The Blessing of the Fleet Benefit

 

 

Sat.. July 27, 2019

          1PM at Grafton Harbor

 

This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras

                     

 

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Closed Due to Flooding

 

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Grafton Pool Party

Saturday...July 13, 2019

Grafton Harbor

 

Click here for more information on

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

 

DUCK CLUB Y. C......CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

Hours:

  Friday Food 4-10 Bar till 1

  (crowd determining)

  Sat and Sun- Food 12-10
  Bar till 1 (crowd determining)

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

06-13-19

We will be closed until further notice. We hope to be open by the weekend depending on water levels. Sorry for any inconvenience..

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Saturday - 2pm-til gone. 1 and half inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's


Sat.. July 6, 2019 Five Year Anniversary Party. HUGE CAR SHOW NOON TIL ???? ANYONE WELCOME!! WE MAY HAVE THE MOOLAH SHRINERS IN THEIR LITTLE GO CARS

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers


 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery

is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Mark your calendars and make reservations now!


 

The River Rambler Tour is a fun and educational 1 hour boat ride on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers highlighting the historical and geographical points of interest

For more information & booking ... click here

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 




 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING


 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

 

CLOSED Due To Flooding....

Loading Dock at Grafton, IL

 

Please keep our beloved staff in your thoughts as we will continue to be closed due to high water.  We shall return..

 

Reprinted from The Lading Dock Facebook... click here

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux...

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

My River Home- Memorial Day Celebration- Crabfest, live music all weekend-specials May 25-26-27

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

My River Home- Memorial Day Celebration- Crabfest, live music all weekend-specials May 25-26-27

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Checking on the marina daily. Stay safe!
To everyone who loves the river...Sorry she is misbehaving and hopefully she will cooperate soon.

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

 

Hours of operation

April ~   Thursdays open at 5pm

             Friday -Sunday open at 12pm
 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Closed for the season

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed Due To Flooding
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed for the season
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed Due To Flooding
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open All Year
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed Due To Flooding
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed Due To Flooding
LaRosa Cantina................................. Closed Due To Flooding
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

WEDNESDAY

 12 June 2019

LETS GO BLUES !!

 

 

Over 9.4 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

 

We Welcome The Hawg Pit

To RiverBills.com !

 

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Be River Smart and  Flood Tuff

WATCH YOUR WAKE !

Driving in Flooded Areas on Land

and

on the Water

www.RiverBills.com

 

A Sign of the Times

 

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Video of the Day..... was shared to RiverBills Boaters Group by David Judd

 

 

Courtesy Ryan Weber / Monroe County / Prairie du Rocher Flooding Updates & Resource

 

 

A Sign of the Times

 

 Photo courtesy St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management

 

 

Picture of the Day..... 

 

The St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management

updated their Facebook cover photo.

 

 

A Sign of the Times

Illinois River at Hardin, IL

 Click pic to enlarge

 

 

Picture of the Day..... was sent to us by Capt Riverjon

 

Taken from the Joe Page Bridge on 6-10-19.  This is what folks gotta cross to get out of Calhoun County by boat.  Looks very peaceful, but this morning it was white capping and very treacherous.

 

Capt Riverjon

 

 

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RiverBills Sticker Sighting

Columbia River Gorge

Oregon, USA

 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

 

A RiverBills Sticker Sighting.....  was sent to us by Capt'n Gary Meinershagen who hails out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis in the houseboat..... Beads.

 

 

Look here

a RiverBill sticker over looking the Columbia River Gorge were Lewis and Clark exploded over 200 years ago.

 

When we stick a RiverBill sticker it stays stuck !

 

Gary

 

 

RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page

Click here and check it out...

 

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The Columbia River Gorge is a canyon of the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Up to 4,000 feet deep, the canyon stretches for over 80 miles as the river winds westward through the Cascade Range forming the boundary between the State of Washington to the north and Oregon to the south. Wikipedia

 

Google Maps

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

 

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First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

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 Yesteryear's Picture on this Day

 

Sunset

 

The Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Bonnie Beckwith

 

Last Saturday's Sunset  (06-09-18)

 

 

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While we are in our down time, go check out our new restaurant & give them some love. With another amazing menu that has so much to offer!

Abigail's Tap Room

217 East Main Street, Grafton, Illinois 62037

OPEN !!! 11AM - 12AM WED - SUN

-Steve Mellas from Outlaw Opry will be playing @ 6pm on our patio. If it rains we’ll move the party inside.
- 1$ Gulf Oysters on the half shell
-Dinner Specials All Weekend Long (will be posted day before)
🍺🍸🍹🍺DRINK SPECIALS 🍺🍹🍸🍺
- 5 for 10$ Domestic Buckets (5-Close)
- Flood of ‘93 - $6
- Abigail’s Strawberry Lemonade - $5
- Abigail’s Southern Tea - $5
- Black Cherry Sangria - $6
- White Peach Sangria - $6
- Chocolate Espresso Martini - $7
- Cucumber Martini - $7
- Abigail’s Berry Punch - $5

GRAFTON OYSTER BAR FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

Menu..  click here   Website.. click here   Facebook.. click here

 

River News !  

 

 

 

 

NEWS RELEASES, WARNINGS, MESSAGES

 

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River

News Release


MSIB 08-19 Revision 3
Upper Mississippi River
Updated 07 JUN 19


** The Upper Mississippi River between mile marker 301.2 and 410.4 has reopened. There are no vessel operating restrictions within this area.**
Please share this post to ensure widest distribution of information!
The river between mile marker 200.5 and 179 remains closed. As river conditions continue to change, additional updates will follow.

 

Click here for more information

 

 

 All Levees in Madison County

Closed to Unauthorized Persons

All levees in Madison County are closed to unauthorized persons... click here

 

 St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management

 West Alton & Portage des Sioux, Mo...

06.01.2019

Restricted access to Portage des Sioux, West Alton & Orchard Farm.. click here

 

North Calhoun Fire Protection District

North Calhoun Fire Protection District

Clarification of the closed river memo sent out by the US Coast Guard... click here
 

Rivers Point Fire Protection District

Portage des Sioux, Mo.....

Message from the Mayor and EMA Director...... click here

 

 

No new incident reports for the St. Louis area rivers
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

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   US Army Corps of Engineers
   St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition

 

 

UPDATED JUNE 12, 2019    

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION - L/D CLOSURES
Due to high water conditions, multiple L/D’s are closed to navigation. Mariners are encouraged to contact the respective lock masters, for additional information

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone for Zone 28 (Miles 184.0-179.0), in accordance with the Western Rivers Action Plan Annex, has been established for commercial and recreational traffic.

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE

The following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 3 (Mile 815.1 – Mile 796.9) Pool 18 (Mile 437.0 – Mile 410.5)
Pool 11 (Mile 615.0 – Mile 583.0) Pool 19 (Mile 410.4 – Mile 364.2
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – Mile 482-9) Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2)
Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2) Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9)
Pool 17 (Mile 457.1 – Mile 437.1) Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 – Mile 301.2).

Mariners should avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations and avoid down-streaming if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Down-streaming operations are not recommended. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.
 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - Update
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 5A (Mile 738.0 – Mile 728.6) Pool 10 (Mile 647.8 – Mile 615.0)
Pool 6 (Mile 728.5 – Mile 714.3 Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4
Pool 9 (Mile 679.1 – Mile 647.9) Pool 14 (Mile 522.3 – Mile 493.3)

High water and drift potential may be encountered in these areas. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake, exercise caution and avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid downstreaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established Safety Zones in the following areas:
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4 Pool 26 (Mile 241.3 – Mile 200.5)
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 241.4) Pool 27 (Mile 200.4 – Mile 184.0)

 Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 2692332.

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY CHANNEL CONDITION - SAFETY ADVISORY-UPDATE
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone in the following area:

Hardin Zone, (Mile 49.9 and Mile 10.0).

Vessel transit within this zone, is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP

 Upper Mississippi River. Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 269-2332.
 

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE

The following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria Zone (Mile 187.0 – Mile 145.6) Beardstown Zone (Mile 108.5 – Mile 80.3),
Cooperas Creek Zone (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0) Meredosia Zone (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0)
Havanna Zone (Mile 128.9 – Mile 108.6) Grafton Zone (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0)

A no wake zone has been established from Mile 128.9 to Mile 80.3. Laying up on levees in these areas is prohibited. Recreational traffic is discouraged. High water and drift could be encountered in this area. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake and exercise caution. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid down-streaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent any breakaways from occurring. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

 

.MISSOURI RIVER
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone in the following areas: Portions of the Kansas City Reach

(Mile 330.0 – Mile 300.0),

Brunswick Reach (Mile 300.0 – Mile 200.0) and

Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).

 Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 2692332.
 

.MILE 44.0 - PIPELINE REPAIR
Continuing until further notice, pipeline repairs are being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 44.0. The M/V AL GOULT and the M/V SKIP are on-scene and monitoring VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are requested to contact the M/V GOULT or the M/V SKIP 30-minitues prior to transiting the area.
 

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Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois

Floodgates Are Open....  Water Still Up....

 

The floodgates along Illinois Route 3 at the Alton - East Alton border have been reopened and the Mississippi River is on the way down, but there is a long way to go.

 

Around 10:30 am Tuesday, crews opened the floodgates and began removing the barriers where Route 3 crosses Wood River Creek.  Soon after, traffic was flowing in both directions.

 

As of 1 pm Tuesday, the Mississippi River at Alton was at 38 feet, a smidge over a foot down from the Sunday crest of 39.1 feet.  The National Weather Service says that the river level should fall to 33.9 feet, or moderate flood stage by 1 pm Sunday........

 

Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.  With Photos.

 

 

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Illinois Waterways

IDNR Says Keep Off Of Flooded Rivers........

 

One would think that it is common sense, but the Illinois Conservation Police are having to tell people to stay off of the flooded rivers across the state.

 

At this time, the Mississippi, the Illinois, the Rock, the Big Muddy and Ohio Rivers are flooding, or receding from flooding.  Rachael Torbert with the Illinois Department of Natural resources says that the rivers are dangerous and boaters need to stay out of the water.

 

Torbert said that even though the IDNR has not shut down those waterways to recreational boating, they are still dangerous, and they are asking the public to stay off the water........

 

Click here to read this news article from altondailynews.com.  With Photo and Audio.

 

 

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Lock Status

 

Reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District Facebook.. click here

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

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Illinois River Near Nutwood, Illinois

Nutwood's Temporary Levee Failed........

 

On Monday, the temporary levee around the town of Nutwood, Illinois failed, and it is thought that the high winds may be the cause of the failure.

 

Nutwood residents had constructed a temporary levee as protection from floodwaters, should the actual Nutwood Levee fail.  The high winds produced waves that crashed into the barrier, leading to a portion of the town flooding.

 

Four Nutwood homes now have water in them.  Some of those residents are staying in trailers.  The town is still accessible by road, as the road to Fieldon is still open........

 

Click here to read this news story from altondailynews.com.  With Photo

 

2020 St. Louis Boat & Sportshow

Jan. 30 - Feb2, 2020

 

 

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River History....

 

June 12th, 1940 In River History
The Admiral took it's first cruise along the Mississippi River.
 

Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois

Mayor Hopeful Grafton Will Be Ready For July 4th........

 

At this time, main roads in Grafton remain underwater, effectively splitting parts of the town into several pieces, which require motorists take alternate routes to their destinations.

 

Grafton Mayor Rick Eberline says that the floodwaters crested at 35.1 feet, and over the past several days, the river has come down about a foot. 

 

Eberline believes that clean-up efforts could begin in late June, which could allow businesses that are currently underwater to have a shortened tourism season, and allow them to cash in on the 4th of July holiday........

 

Click here to read this news report from ksdk.com.  With Video.

 

A Few Missouri Major Road Closures Due To Flooding .......

 

Reprinted from MODOT 06-12-19

 

Some of the St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
 

•US-67 is closed Southbound due to flooding
  Expect delays on US-67 Northbound due to flooding
     NOTE: Traffic is sharing northbound lane with head-to-head traffic

•MO-94 Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Closed Various places due to flooding several places

•Route B Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Dardenne Creek
•Route C Northbound /Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)

  Closed due to Flooding

•Route H is CLOSED Eastbound / Westbound due to flooding.

•Route M Eastbound / Westbound

  Closed due to Flooding

•Route N Eastbound / Westbound (LINCOLN County)

  Closed due to flooding

•Route P Southbound / Northbound (PIKE County) near Elsberry
  Closed due to flooding

•Route V Southbound / Northbound

  Closed due to flooding

•Mo-79 Northbound / Southbound

  Closed various places due to flooding

 

Click here for MoDot map and more information

St. Charles County

Road Closures .......

 

 Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures... click here
 

Train Service.......

 

 Missouri River Runner train service suspended until further notice

  

A Few of the St. Louis area Roads Closed Due To Flooding  .......

 

•IL 3 Cora Levee to Water Street near Chester in Randolph County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 3 Mimosa Road to Dew Drop Lane near Ellis Grove in Randolph County at Nine Mile Creek is closed due to flooding
•IL 3 Grafton Hills Road to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 16 Illinois River to Eldred Road near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri.
•US 67 Henry Street to 3rd Street in Alton in Madison County is closed due to flooding
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county is closed due to flooding.
•IL 96 CH 2 to Crooked Creek Road near Mozier in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 US 67 to IL 16 near Alton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 Eldred Road to Illinois River near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 108 IL 100 to Eldred in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
•IL 155 Laurent Road to Fish Lake Road near Prairie Du Rocher in Randolph County. Closed due to flooding.

  Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

 

Bridge Closures .......

 

•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 24 EB Memorial Bridge over Mississippi River in Quincy in Adams County is closed due to flooding. Traffic on WB bridge.
•US 45 Ohio River near Brookport in Massac County
•US 54 Champ Clark Bridge Mississippi River near Pike in Pike County is closed due to flooding.
•US 60 Mississippi River near Cairo in Alexander County
•US 62 Mississippi River near Cairo in Alexander County
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri.
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
 

Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

Ferry Closures .......

 

The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding

   Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

   

The Winfield Ferry and Golden Eagle Ferry are closed due to flooding

  Click here for more information from the Calhoun Ferry Company

 

The Grafton Ferry has not opened for the season yet.

   Click here for more information about the Grafton Ferry

 

The Kampsville Ferry is closed due to flooding

 

  

Alton Marina Events !

 

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Mississippi River At Winfield, Missouri

Long Flood Recovery Ahead For Residents........

 

The floodwaters around Winfield, Missouri are falling, and soon, work will begin for residents trying to return to their everyday lives.

 

As of Tuesday, homes in Winfield were still underwater, and since the river has fallen about a foot, and the water line of the flood's high mark is visible in some buildings.

 

Winfield residents are still utilizing boats to check on their properties.  Health workers in Lincoln County are administering free tetanus shots, as one could only imagine what kinds of diseases are in the floodwaters........

 

Click here to read this news story from fox2now.com.  With Video.

. 

Illinois Flooding News

Officials, Residents Watching, Waiting On The Water........

 

Over the weekend, the rivers crested in Alton, Grafton and Hardin.  Now, it is merely a matter of time before the local rivers slowly recede into their banks. 

 

In Hardin, the fall is expected to be slower than in other locations.Following Friday's crest of just over 40 feet, the Illinois River is only expected to drop about four feet by this Friday.  Gene Breden, the Calhoun County EMA Director said that one major task will be draining the bottoms areas inundated when the Nutwood Levee failed.

 

Bob Barnhart, Alton's Public Works Director is expecting a lot of cleaning after the Mississippi River falls enough to allow access to the downtown area and Riverfront Park........

 

Click here to read this news article from altondailynews.com.  With Photo and Audio.

 

Missouri State Highway Patrol

News Release........

 

NEWS RELEASE

June 10, 2019
EMPHASIS: Section Of Osage River Opens To Recreational Boating

The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces the Osage River from the Route B Bridge to Bagnell Dam is now open for recreational boating traffic.

While this section of the river has been opened, boaters should avoid creating wakes in areas still experiencing high water conditions. Boaters should also be alert for floating debris.

The Osage from the Missouri River to the Route B Bridge in St. Thomas, MO remains closed to recreational boating. Although the river level continues to drop, there are still flooded structures downstream from the Route B Bridge. The Osage River closure for recreational boating traffic remains in effect for that area until further notice.

On June 4, due to deteriorating safety conditions as a result of flooding and to prevent further property damage, Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten authorized the closure of the Osage from the Missouri River to Bagnell Dam for recreational boating pursuant to Revised Missouri Statutes 306.124(3) in consultation with the Patrol.

 

Reprinted from the Missouri State Highway Patrol... click here

 

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What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

3rd Chute Is Open!! $5 lunch menu until 2:00 and $12 buckets. 🍻 5 topping pizza $10

 

 

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Closed due to flooding

 

The Blessing of the Fleet Benefit

 

 

Sat.. July 27, 2019

          1PM at Grafton Harbor

 

This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras

                     

 

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Closed Due to Flooding

 

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Grafton Pool Party

Saturday...July 13, 2019

Grafton Harbor

 

Click here for more information on

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

 

DUCK CLUB Y. C......CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

Hours:

  Friday Food 4-10 Bar till 1

  (crowd determining)

  Sat and Sun- Food 12-10
  Bar till 1 (crowd determining)

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

We will be opening at noon everyday until further notice. Mondays we are closed as normal.

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Saturday - 2pm-til gone. 1 and half inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's


Sat.. July 6, 2019 Five Year Anniversary Party. HUGE CAR SHOW NOON TIL ???? ANYONE WELCOME!! WE MAY HAVE THE MOOLAH SHRINERS IN THEIR LITTLE GO CARS

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers


 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery

is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Mark your calendars and make reservations now!


 

The River Rambler Tour is a fun and educational 1 hour boat ride on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers highlighting the historical and geographical points of interest

For more information & booking ... click here

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 




 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING


 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

 

CLOSED Due To Flooding....

Loading Dock at Grafton, IL

 

Please keep our beloved staff in your thoughts as we will continue to be closed due to high water.  We shall return..

 

Reprinted from The Lading Dock Facebook... click here

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux...

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

My River Home- Memorial Day Celebration- Crabfest, live music all weekend-specials May 25-26-27

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

My River Home- Memorial Day Celebration- Crabfest, live music all weekend-specials May 25-26-27

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Checking on the marina daily. Stay safe!
To everyone who loves the river...Sorry she is misbehaving and hopefully she will cooperate soon.

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

 

Hours of operation

April ~   Thursdays open at 5pm

             Friday -Sunday open at 12pm
 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

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River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Closed for the season

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed Due To Flooding
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed for the season
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed Due To Flooding
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open All Year
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed Due To Flooding
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed Due To Flooding
LaRosa Cantina................................. Closed Due To Flooding
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

TUESDAY

 11 June 2019

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A Sign of the Times

Froge's Bar and Grill

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo

 Click pic to enlarge

 

 

Picture of the Day..... is the new header photo of Froge's Bar and Grill

 

Tractors & wagons welcome!!

 

 

This one is going on the

Never Know What You Will See On The River Page

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Then and Now

 Potty Girl

 

 

Brooklyn

click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Pictures of the Day.... were sent to us by Capt'n Jeff Roziewsk

 

Hi Bill,


I sent you pic of my daughter Brooklyn on the potty chair in my boat about 5 years ago.

 

She is now 8.


Thanks
Jefff

Lake Center Marina

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

 

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We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

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 Yesteryear's Picture on this Day

 

2018 Reader Commentary

Boating Etiquette

 

Bill, Hi!

 

It's been a hot weekend. There appears to be a knowledge deficit on what to do when you see a boat being assisted by a licensed tow boat with red lights flashing. The boats underway should observe a "no wake" zone as they pass the disabled boat.

We were broke down in the Dardenne Slough being assisted. It was obvious to slow down and let the towboat do it's work. That was not the case Saturday. Despite our waving, yelling and motioning to slow down, 7 out of the 10 boats that passed failed to slow down. This created a dangerous situation for us and the tow boat crew. If you saw this on the highway common sense would have you slow down and move over. Same should apply on the river.

Thank You,

Susan Bullington

"Whoz yer Daddy"

 

 

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While we are in our down time, go check out our new restaurant & give them some love. With another amazing menu that has so much to offer!

Abigail's Tap Room

217 East Main Street, Grafton, Illinois 62037

OPEN !!! 11AM - 12AM WED - SUN

-Steve Mellas from Outlaw Opry will be playing @ 6pm on our patio. If it rains we’ll move the party inside.
- 1$ Gulf Oysters on the half shell
-Dinner Specials All Weekend Long (will be posted day before)
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- 5 for 10$ Domestic Buckets (5-Close)
- Flood of ‘93 - $6
- Abigail’s Strawberry Lemonade - $5
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- Black Cherry Sangria - $6
- White Peach Sangria - $6
- Chocolate Espresso Martini - $7
- Cucumber Martini - $7
- Abigail’s Berry Punch - $5

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U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River

News Release


MSIB 08-19 Revision 3
Upper Mississippi River
Updated 07 JUN 19


** The Upper Mississippi River between mile marker 301.2 and 410.4 has reopened. There are no vessel operating restrictions within this area.**
Please share this post to ensure widest distribution of information!
The river between mile marker 200.5 and 179 remains closed. As river conditions continue to change, additional updates will follow.

 

Click here for more information

 

 

 All Levees in Madison County

Closed to Unauthorized Persons

All levees in Madison County are closed to unauthorized persons... click here

 

 St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management

 West Alton & Portage des Sioux, Mo...

06.01.2019

Restricted access to Portage des Sioux, West Alton & Orchard Farm.. click here

 

North Calhoun Fire Protection District

North Calhoun Fire Protection District

Clarification of the closed river memo sent out by the US Coast Guard... click here
 

Rivers Point Fire Protection District

Portage des Sioux, Mo.....

Message from the Mayor and EMA Director...... click here

 

 

No new incident reports for the St. Louis area rivers
 

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   US Army Corps of Engineers
   St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition

 

 

UPDATED JUNE 05, 2019    

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION - L/D CLOSURES
Due to high water conditions, multiple L/D’s are closed to navigation. Mariners are encouraged to contact the respective lock masters, for additional information

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established a Safety Zone for Zone 28 (Miles 184.0-179.0), in accordance with the Western Rivers Action Plan Annex, has been established for commercial and recreational traffic.

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - UPDATE

The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Pool 3 (Mile 815.1 – Mile 796.9) Pool 16 (Mile 482.8 – Mile 457.2)
Pool 5A (Mile 738.0 – Mile 728.6) Pool 17 (Mile 457.1 – Mile 437.1)
Pool 15 (Mile 493.2 – 482-9 Pool 18 (Mile 437.0 – Mile 410.5))

In all high water phases, towboat operators should exercise caution, minimize wake where possible and be experienced in high water operations. Mariners are urged to transit between Mile 483.0 to Mile 482.0, Mile 363.0 to Mile 362.0 and Mile 353.0 to Mile 352.0, at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake, to protect levees from damage. Mariners should avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations and avoid down-streaming if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Down-streaming operations are not recommended. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting
 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY - Update
The following areas are in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
 Pool 6 (Mile 728.5 – Mile 714.3) Pool 11 (Mile 615.0 – Mile 583.0)
 Pool 7 (Mile 714.4 – Mile 702.0) Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4)
 Pool 9 (Mile 679.1 – Mile 647.9) Pool 14 (Mile 522.3 – Mile 493.3
 Pool 10 (Mile 647.8 – Mile 615.0)  

High water and drift potential may be encountered in these areas. Mariners are advised to minimize their wake, exercise caution and avoid laying up on levees. Recreational traffic is not recommended. Mariners should be experienced in high water conditions and avoid downstreaming operations if possible. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent breakaways. Navigational buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - SAFETY ZONE/RIVER CLOSURE
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established Safety Zones in the following areas:
 Zone 19 (Mile 410.4 – Mile 364.2) Zone 22 (Mile 324.8 – Mile 301.2)
 Zone 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2)  Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4),
 Zone 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9) Zone 26 (Mile 241.3 – Mile 200.5)
 Zone 22 (Mile 324.8 – Mile 301.2) Zone 27 (Mile 200.4 – Mile 184.0)

 Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 2692332.

ILLINOIS RIVER

 ILLINOIS WATERWAY CHANNEL CONDITION - SAFETY ZONE -UPDATE
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established Safety Zones in the following areas:
Havana Zone 128.9 – Mile 108.6) Beardstown Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3)
Meredosia Zone (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0) Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0)

Vessel transit within this zone, is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP Upper Mississippi River. Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 269-2332

 

.MISSOURI RIVER
The COTP Upper Mississippi River has established Safety Zones in the following areas: Portions of the Kansas City Reach (Mile 380.0 – Mile 300.0), Brunswick Reach (Mile 300.0 – Mile 200.0), Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0). Vessel transit within these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP Upper Mississippi River. Vessel operators may request permission to move within this zone on a limited case-by-case basis from the COTP via telephone at (314) 269-2332

.MILE 44.0 - PIPELINE REPAIR
Continuing until further notice, pipeline repairs are being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 44.0. The M/V AL GOULT and the M/V SKIP are on-scene and monitoring VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are requested to contact the M/V GOULT or the M/V SKIP 30-minitues prior to transiting the area.
 

Click here  for the current Navigation Channel Condition Status Report 

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We have 4,516 members as of 06-11-19....... Click here and check it out. 

 

My River Home website  &  facebook          Longshot Saloon facebook

The Cabana at the La Rosa facebook  

 

Upcoming Event

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Food Truck, Brussels American Legion

 

 

Reprinted from Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Facebook... click here

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

Mississippi River Near Wood River, Illinois

Three Floodgates Reopening On Tuesday........

 

Officials have announced that on Tuesday, they intend to reopen the floodgates along Illinois Route 3 between Alton and East Alton.

 

Vince Milazzo, the Wood River Drainage and Levee District Supervisor says that they will begin the process at 7 am.  He adds that as long as there are no problems, the floodgates should be open by the afternoon rush hour.

 

The floodgates were closed on June 5th as a precaution against the rising Wood River Creek possibly flooding residents and businesses........

 

Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.  With Photo

 

  Good News !

  We Have Receding Water Levels

 

  As of 4:00 AM TUESDAY ( 06-11-19)

 

  The Mississippi River is receding at:

Hannibal...

24 hr change..

-0.48 ft

Saverton..

24 hr change.

-0.35 ft

Louisiana...

24 hr change..

-0.45 ft

Clarksville..

24 hr change..

-0.34ft

Winfield...

24 hr change..

-0.35 ft

Grafton

24 hr change

-0.40 ft

Alton

24 hr change

-0.44 ft

 

 

 

   The Illinois River is receding at:

Peoria...

24 hr change..

-0.67 ft

Havana....

24 hr change..

-0.53 ft

Beardstown..

24 hr change..

-0.52 ft

LaGrange..

24 hr change.

-0.53 ft

Meredosia.

24 hr change.

-0.49 ft

Valley City.

24 hr change.

-0.41 ft

Hardin

24 hr change

-0.31 ft

 

 

 

   The Missouri River is receding at:

Herman

24 hr change.

-0.76 ft

Washington

24 hr change.

-0.44 ft

St. Charles

24 hr change

-0.39 ft

www.RiverBills.com          

 

  Looking Up The Mississippi River

  We Have Receding Water Levels

 

  As of 4 AM Monday ( 06-11-19)

 

The Mississippi River is receding from Alton, IL all the way up to St. Paul MN and is forecasted to continue to do so.

 

 

 

 

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St. Louis, MO  to  St. Paul, MN ....  click here

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Mississippi River Shipping

Flooding Hindering Barge Shipping........

 

There are hundreds of barges stalled along the flooding Mississippi River, clogging up the main shipping artery for America's farm belt.

 

The highways and railroads have not fared much better, as many have been shut down as  well, keeping needed supplies for farmers, limiting the crops sent to market.

 

The Waterways Council Inc., who tracks barge movements, reports that close to 300 barges are being held at just two locks along the upper Mississippi River by high waters and fast moving currents........

 

Click here to read this news report from stltoday.com.  With Photo.

 

This Week's Marine Jobs Newsletter Is Out !

 

This week's TradeOnly Marine Jobs Newsletter is out.

Some of the jobs include:

 

Max-Prop Sales Position - PYI
Marine Mechanic / Technician - Niemiec Marine
Marine Technician - Barton and Gray Mariners Club
Marine Techs / Fiberglass Tech - Freedom Boat Club, FL

 

Click here for more listings and information

 

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Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

River History....

 

June 11th, 2011 In River History


 Missouri River Flooding….

Sizable portions of Nebraska and Iowa were seeing the Missouri River at levels higher than it was in 1993. Throughout Nebraska and Iowa, the Missouri River was expected to crest 5 - 7 feet above flood stage. A no Wake zone was put into place near Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the integrity of the levees
 

Mississippi River Near West Alton, Missouri

Officials:  Flooding May Be Around For Weeks........

 

On Saturday, the Mississippi River crested, and is slowly starting to recede.  The Rivers Point Fire Department says that it may be 6 to 8 weeks before the approximately 1,000 West Alton and Portage des Sioux residents can return to their homes.

 

The Emergency Management Director for Portage des Sioux says that they believe approximately 120 homes are affected by water.  It will be difficult to determine the extent of damage caused by the flood until residents are able to return home.

 

Even as the floodwaters are receding, many roads in the West Alton region remain covered in water, and as a result are closed.  MoDOT will have to inspect the roads once the water recedes to make sure it is safe to reopen to traffic.......

 

Click here to read this news article from kmov.com.  With Video.

 

A Few Missouri Major Road Closures Due To Flooding .......

 

Reprinted from MODOT 06-11-19

 

Some of the St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
 

•US-67 is closed Southbound due to flooding
  Expect delays on US-67 Northbound due to flooding
     NOTE: Traffic is sharing northbound lane with head-to-head traffic

•MO-94 Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Closed Various places due to flooding several places

•Route B Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
  Dardenne Creek
•Route C Northbound /Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)

  Closed due to Flooding

•Route H is CLOSED Eastbound / Westbound due to flooding.

•Route M Eastbound / Westbound

  Closed due to Flooding

•Route N Eastbound / Westbound (LINCOLN County)

  Closed due to flooding

•Route P Southbound / Northbound (PIKE County) near Elsberry
  Closed due to flooding

•Route V Southbound / Northbound

  Closed due to flooding

•Route JJ  Eastbound / Westbound

  Closed due to flooding

•Mo-79 Northbound / Southbound

  Closed various places due to flooding

 

Click here for MoDot map and more information

St. Charles County

Road Closures .......

 

 Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures... click here
 

Train Service.......

 

 Missouri River Runner train service suspended until further notice

  

A Few of the St. Louis area Roads Closed Due To Flooding  .......

 

•IL 3 Cora Levee to Water Street near Chester in Randolph County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 3 Mimosa Road to Dew Drop Lane near Ellis Grove in Randolph County at Nine Mile Creek is closed due to flooding
•IL 3 2 miles north IL 143 at Levee Gates in East Alton in Madison County is closed due to flooding
•IL 3 Grafton Hills Road to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 16 Illinois River to Eldred Road near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri.
•US 67 Henry Street to 3rd Street in Alton in Madison County is closed due to flooding
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county is closed due to flooding.
•IL 96 CH 2 to Crooked Creek Road near Mozier in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 US 67 to IL 16 near Alton in Jersey County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 100 Eldred Road to Illinois River near East Hardin in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 100 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 108 IL 100 to Eldred in Greene County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
•IL 155 Laurent Road to Fish Lake Road near Prairie Du Rocher in Randolph County. Closed due to flooding.

  Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

 

Bridge Closures .......

 

•IL 16 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•US 24 EB Memorial Bridge over Mississippi River in Quincy in Adams County is closed due to flooding. Traffic on WB bridge.
•US 45 Ohio River near Brookport in Massac County
•US 54 Champ Clark Bridge Mississippi River near Pike in Pike County is closed due to flooding.
•US 60 Mississippi River near Cairo in Alexander County
•US 62 Mississippi River near Cairo in Alexander County
•US 67 Mississippi River SB lanes closed, traffic on NB lanes with water on pavement in West Alton, Missouri.
•IL 100 Joe Page Bridge over Illinois River near Hardin in Calhoun County is closed due to flooding
•IL 150 Closed in Missouri due near Chester in Randolph County due to flooding
 

Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

Ferry Closures .......

 

The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding

   Click here for more information from Illinois Department of Transportation

   

The Winfield Ferry and Golden Eagle Ferry are closed due to flooding

  Click here for more information from the Calhoun Ferry Company

 

The Grafton Ferry has not opened for the season yet.

   Click here for more information about the Grafton Ferry

 

The Kampsville Ferry is closed due to flooding

 

  

Alton Marina Events !

 

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St. Louis Area Levees

Corps:  Levees Holding Against Flooding........

 

Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District say that they would give levee districts and the Corps an "A" for how they performed during the flooding of 2019.

 

Approximately 20 percent of the levees failed after being overtopped by floodwaters, sending hundreds of residents fleeing to safety.

 

The Corps reports that tens of millions of dollars were spent shoring up weak areas of levees following the Flood of 1993.  Even after this, some communities were hit hard when levees were overtopped by floodwaters........

 

Click here to read this news report from fox2now.com.  With Video.

. 

Mississippi River Near Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Residents Monitoring The Mississippi River........

 

Henry Kennemore and Sarah McBride are residents of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and they booth keep tabs on the Mississippi River as it rises.

 

Kennemore says that the river is sort of his happy place.  McBride noted that she had never seen the river this high.  They both stated that it has been tough not being to sit along the riverfront.

 

Both McBride and Kennemore stated that it seems that the Cape Girardeau floodgates have been up for awhile.  Kennemore said it seems that the flood gate has been closed forever........

 

Click here to read this news story from kfvs12.com.  With Video.

 

Photo courtesy Steve Miller Band

 

 

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

Steve Miller Concert Relocated Due To Flooding........

 

Due to high water levels along the Alton riverfront, the June 21st Steve Miller Band and Marty Stewart concert originally booked for the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater has been relocated to the Alton Square Mall.

 

The band, the production team and the City of Alton have been working hard to relocate the concert to the upper parking lot of the Alton Square Mall, close to the Alby Street entrance.

 

Robert Stephan with the Amphitheater Commission says that it was important to the Commission, their sponsors and the band to make sure the show goes on as planned........

 

Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com.

 

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What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

3rd Chute Is Open!! $5 lunch menu until 2:00 and $12 buckets. 🍻 5 topping pizza $10

 

 

 

OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR
Just a short walk from Grafton Harbor
Breakfast available every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am till 12pm

$5.00 lunch specials from 11am till 2pm Monday thru Friday from 11am till 2pm.

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Closed due to flooding

 

The Blessing of the Fleet Benefit

 

 

Sat.. July 27, 2019

          1PM at Grafton Harbor

 

This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras

                     

 

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Closed Due to Flooding

 

 

 Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

 

Closed Due to Flooding

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Grafton Pool Party

Saturday...July 13, 2019

Grafton Harbor

 

Click here for more information on

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

 

DUCK CLUB Y. C......CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

Hours:

  Friday Food 4-10 Bar till 1

  (crowd determining)

  Sat and Sun- Food 12-10
  Bar till 1 (crowd determining)

 

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

We will be opening at noon everyday until further notice. Mondays we are closed as normal.

 

$1.50 can beer during all Blues & Cardinals televised games

 

Smoked Pork Steaks

Saturday - 2pm-til gone. 1 and half inch smoked pork steaks w/2 sides $11.49

 

CLOSED on Monday's


Sat.. July 6, 2019 Five Year Anniversary Party. HUGE CAR SHOW NOON TIL ???? ANYONE WELCOME!! WE MAY HAVE THE MOOLAH SHRINERS IN THEIR LITTLE GO CARS

 

Every Friday throughout the year we serve whole catfish, catfish nuggets, Alaskan Pollock and salmon served with 2 sides and a soft drink for $8.99 from 11am until gone or 10pm

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi and Illinois Rivers


 

 

Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery

is open 7 day a week

 

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

Mark your calendars and make reservations now!


 

The River Rambler Tour is a fun and educational 1 hour boat ride on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers highlighting the historical and geographical points of interest

For more information & booking ... click here

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...  click here

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 




 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING


 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

We’re excited to announce 40% OFF all annual docks & slips to new members!
http://lakecentermarina.com/new-members

 

 

CLOSED Due To Flooding....

Loading Dock at Grafton, IL

 

Please keep our beloved staff in your thoughts as we will continue to be closed due to high water.  We shall return..

 

Reprinted from The Lading Dock Facebook... click here

 

Longshot Saloon

My River Home Marina and Resort

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux...

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

My River Home- Memorial Day Celebration- Crabfest, live music all weekend-specials May 25-26-27

Mike's La Rosa at My River Home

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

My River Home- Memorial Day Celebration- Crabfest, live music all weekend-specials May 25-26-27

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

Checking on the marina daily. Stay safe!
To everyone who loves the river...Sorry she is misbehaving and hopefully she will cooperate soon.

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.... click here

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

 

 

Hours of operation

April ~   Thursdays open at 5pm

             Friday -Sunday open at 12pm
 

Facebook Event Calender.. click here

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645  ..Closed for the season

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open All Year
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed Due To Flooding
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed for the season
Driftwood Crab Shack @ MRH Resort.. Closed Due To Flooding
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Closed Due To Flooding
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open All Year
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open All Year
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Closed Due To Flooding
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed Due To Flooding
LaRosa Cantina................................. Closed Due To Flooding
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Closed Due To Flooding

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