FAYETTE COUNTY — While the rain has stopped, river levels have not, and according to the National Weather Service, the Kaskaskia River is expected to cause major flooding at Vandalia tomorrow when it is expected to crest 10 feet above flood stage at 28 feet.

As of 9:30 p.m. Sunday night, the Kaskaskia River in Vandalia was at 24.5 feet—that is more than 6-feet over the river’s18-foot flood stage.

With the water continuing to rise, it is expected to crest at nearly 28 feet by early Tuesday, and at that level, the river will start to flood U.S 51 south of Vandalia and will be at least 6-inches over the left bank levee just south of the U.S. 51 Bridge.

After reaching its crest on Tuesday morning, the river is expected to begin steadily dropping and fall back below flood stage by Thursday.