MONDAY
20
May 2019
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK MAY 18-24
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing
e-Waters of 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
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Snake in the House
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enlarge
The Picture of the Day.... was
sent to us by Capt'n Mark Newlin who hails out of Portage des
Sioux, Mo. Mark is riding the flood out in his house that is
surrounded by flood water
Hey Bill,
Haven’t floated away yet. Had doors all open other day while
scrubbing floors with bleach. Walked into bathroom and thought
Newlin-dog had drug my belt in there. But my belt usually
doesn’t hiss when I reach for it! I carefully got trespasser out
without hurting it.
And it is the number one question people ask about living in a
flood
Mark
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Grafton Flood
Party
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River at Grafton, IL
Wayne Draper of the 3rd Chute, Mary Tiemann of RiverBills.com
and Brad Hagen of the Grafton Oyster Bar. They are standing in
front of the Grafton Shuttle that Brad was driving
No party is complete until Carl dances on the table
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enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.... were
taken Saturday afternoon at Grafton's Flood Party
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Levee Break and
Winfield Grain Company
Pool 25 of the
Mississippi River
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enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.... were
sent to us by Dean Walkenhorst
My brother and I took a trip Saturday the 18th from Highway N in
Winfield to check on his club across from Cedar Hill and got
some shots of the grain elevator levee break.
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Breathless
Punta Cana
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A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was sent to us by Karen Sanders, owner of
Froge's Gar & Grill in Portage des Sioux, Mo
Hello River Bill
With
Mike Welz, Janet Medford Beckham, Dale Williams, Jenni Schroeder
Williams, Jackie Lynch, Gerry Grieshaber, Mark Sanders and Mary
Ann Dames at
Breathless Punta Cana.
RiverBill says...
What-A-Crew!
Thanks for taking
RiverBills with you.
Enjoy your vacation to
the MAX !
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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Planning on being OPEN Friday, May 24
for
all Memorial Day Weekend fun
Northshore/
Boathouse Update .
Cleaning Event
After Flood Party
Tuesday May 21
Justina from Channel
5 will be here to report on cleaning process
and reopening again,
again lol .
Anybody that wants
to help is welcome
whatever your
talents are we could use.
Toni Luttrell
Thu - Sun ..open at 12pm
Closing is sketchy, we call it business
decline
and depends on customers and weather
Website..
click here
Facebook..
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Events..
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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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here
for Facebook
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for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Boater's
Boats
1956 Chris
Craft Continental
Click pics to view on
Facebook
The Pictures On This
Day in
2018 ....
Caio Bella
Owner.. Michael Hentrich
The Chris is a ’56 continental 18’ long with a flywheel forward
283. I brought her to Dow, IL from Patriot, IN in 2006 and spent
3 yrs installing a new 5200 bottom in addition to complete
restoration. She doesn’t see the water often enough, but
retirement is just around the corner! I have christened her
“Caio Bella” in honor of a beautiful time in our boating
history.
Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page...
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Featured Classifieds
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on
RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
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Weekly
Specials
Wednesdays - Fifty Cent Chicken wings with your choice of 4
different sauces and $10.00 buckets of domestic beer
Every Friday & Saturday - Free Juke Box from 10pm until
close
Every Sunday- Breakfast from 8am until 11am to include fresh
fruit, assorted muffins, scrambled eggs, hash browns,
sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, omelet station, waffle
station and more.
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
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River News
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No new incident Reports
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
website for "all" incident reports
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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
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US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
UPDATED MAY 15, 2019
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION - L/D CLOSURES - UPDATE
Due to high water conditions, the following L/D’s are closed to
navigation:
L/D 16 (MM
457.2) |
L/D 24 (MM 273.4) |
L/D 17 (MM 437.0) |
L/D 25 (MM 241.4) |
L/D 20 (MM 343.2) |
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Mariners are encouraged to contact
the respective lock masters, for additional information.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the extreme high water action phase IAW
the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
Recreational vessel
traffic is not recommended.
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 21 (Mile 343.3 –
Mile 324.9) |
Pool 13
(Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4) |
Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 –
Mile 301.2) |
Pool 14
(Mile 522.3 – Mile 493.3) |
Pool 26 (Mile 241.4 –
Mile 200.5) |
Pool 19
(Mile 410.4 – Mile 364.2) |
Pool 27 (Mile 200.4 –
Mile 185.5 |
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.
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 24 (Mile 301.1 –
Mile 273.4) |
Pool 15–18 (Mile 493.2 – Mile
410.5 |
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 –
Mile 241.4) |
Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2) |
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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 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
The following areas are in the high
water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria Zone
(Mile 180.9 – Mile 145.6) |
Meredosia Zone (Mile
80.2 – Mile 50.0) |
Cooperas
Creek Zone (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0) |
Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9
– Mile 10.0) |
Havana Zone
(Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) |
Grafton Zone (Mile 9.9
– Mile 0.0) |
Beardstown
Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) |
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The COTP has established
a Safety Zone between Miles 108.5 and 10.0. Vessel transit
within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP
Upper Mississippi River. A no wake zone has been
established from Mile 223.5 to Mile 221.0, to protect the
levees. Minimal wake in the Peoria Zone (Mile 187.0 – Mile
145.6). In all other zones: Laying up on levees in this area 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
MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP
ADVISORY - UPDATE
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 –
200.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile
0.0).
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
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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 4,134 members as of 05-20-19.......
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and check it out.
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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
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U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1:24 PM
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard
issues safety zone on the Illinois River due to high water
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Coast Guard has issued a safety zone on the Illinois
River, restricting all vessel traffic from mile marker 187 to mile marker
145.6, and mile marker 80.2 to mile marker 10 due to extremely high water
levels and fast moving currents, Tuesday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the safety zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the maritime industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
“During this extended period of high water, public safety is our number one
priority,” said Capt. Scott Stoermer, Captain of the Port, Sector Upper
Mississippi River. “I urge commercial and recreational boaters to heed all
safety advisories to avoid potentially dangerous conditions caused by floods
and fast moving water.”
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
e-mailing
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U.S. Coast Guard sent
this bulletin at 05/03/2019 11:32 AM EDT
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard closes portion of the Mississippi River to all vessel traffic
near St. Louis, Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Miss – The Coast Guard has closed a portion of the Mississippi
River to all vessel traffic from mile marker 179 to 184 due to extremely
high water levels and fast moving currents, Friday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the closure zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via VHF Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332 at least 30 minutes
prior to movement.
Vessel movements within the closure zone should be to monitor or increase
waterway and port safety only. The captain of the port will review each
request to move within the closure zone on a case-by-base basis.
While outside the river closure zone, the Coast Guard strongly encourages
southbound transits between mile marker 179 and the JB Bridge at mile marker
168.5 only occur during daylight hours.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the marine industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
e-mailing
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BE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR WAKE"
The wake from your boat &
the wake from your automobile (if your driving on a flooded road)
Both do damage !
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District
U.S. Waterway System Transportation Facts & Information
Books
reprinted from US
Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District..
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St. Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers
National Safe Boating Week
It's National Safe Boating Week and we want YOU to wear your
life jacket this recreation season!
Reprinted from
St. Louis District US Army Corps of Engineers..
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National Safe Boating Week: May 18-24, 2019
https://www.weather.gov/safety/safeboating-week
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Flood Fight Update
St. Louis District, River & Reservoir Daily Report
The River and Reservoir Report (http://www.mvs-wc.usace.army.mil/dresriv.html)
provides current river and lake levels, a three day forecast,
flood stage, status and record flood elevations, as well as the
inflow and outflow.
Check out our Flood Fight Page (https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Home/Flood-Fight)
for the latest updates.
#2019floodfight
Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)
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Looking Up The Mississippi River
Good News......
As of 5:00AM this morning (05-20-19) ....
The national Weather Service is forecasting another rise in
river levels of 1 -2 feet starting at Burlington, IA all
the way to Alton, IL.
The Mississippi River is also forecasted to rise about 1 - 3
feet starting at Red Wing, MN down to Guttenberg, IA
Check out RiverBills River Gauges
Page...
St. Louis, MO to St. Paul,
MN ....
click here
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Alton Marina Events !
Click here for website
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Saturday, May 25, 2019
1PM - 7PM
Adult Field Day
Suntan Beach, 4740 Highway H, 63301
Details
We are doing adult field day and having Markus prepare food
to support the club because of this STUPID flood!! $25 for
adults $15 for kids 12 and under for food and fun! Raffles
and other things for support. This will count toward your
minimums so even if you can’t attend you can donate!!! Some
beer and water will be provided but BYOB!....
click here
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May 20-22, 2019
The Inland Marine Expo
The Dome @ America’s Center....
The Inland Marine Expo isn’t just a
tradeshow, it’s a homecoming for the hard-working and dedicated
inland community. Make plans to catch up with your brown water
family at IMX2019.
IMX2019 is proudly produced by The
Waterways Journal, which has served as the news journal of
record for the towing and barge industry on the inland waterways
of the United States. From CEO's to deckhands, the Journal is
the trusted news source for over 16,000 readers.
At IMX2019, you can expect three days of networking, new ideas
and collaboration!
•With two exhibit days, you'll be able to connect with over 250
exhibitors who cater to the inland and intercoastal commercial
marine industry.
•Learn from top industry experts and nationally recognized
speakers and stay current on regulatory issues by attending
education sessions, training opportunities and new product/
service showcases.
•Join us for networking events around St. Louis to reconnect
with friends and build new relationships within the inland
community.
Reprinted from Inland Marine Expo Facebook page...
click here
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The Alton Motor Boat Club
Re-Opened Friday
The Alton Motor Boat Club re-opened it's doors for business
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STEAK NIGHT & QUEEN OF HEARTS is Next Thursday, May 23rd! Make
sure to sign up. Sheet is at the club
Source
Alton Motor Boat Club Facebook page...
click here
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Saturday, Sunday...May 25, 26,
2019..
Twain on Main Festival
Mississippi River at Hannibal, Mo....
Reposted from Twain On Main
Facebook..
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River
History....
May
20, 1927 in River History
The building of the Delta Queen and her identical twin boat, the Delta King
was completed on May 20, 1927. The construction of the boats started in 1924
on the River Clyde at the William Denny & Brothers Ltd., in California
Dumbarton, Scotland and then assembled at Banner Island Shipyard in
Stockton.
William Denny & Brothers Ltd., Dumbarton, Scotland built the boat's
machinery. Krupp Stahlwerke AG, Germany forged the paddlewheel shaft and the
cranks.
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My River Home
website &
facebook
Longshot Saloon
facebook
The Cabana at the La Rosa
facebook
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A Few Missouri Major Road Closures .......
Reprinted from MODOT
Some St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
US-67 Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Mississippi River
Since 02-MAY-19.
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 M Eastbound / Westbound
Closed due to Flooding
Route N Eastbound (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
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St. Charles County
Road Closures .......
Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures...
click here
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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 Washington St to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey 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.
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county
is closed due to flooding.
•IL 96 CH 2 to Pike County Line 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 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun
County is closed due to flooding
Click here
for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
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Ferry Closures .......
The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding
Click here for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
The Winfield Ferry is 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
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Website..click
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Saturday, May 25, 2019
Missouri Department of Conservation
News
Release
MDC: Squirrel and black
bass seasons open Memorial Day weekend
Hunt squirrel and catch and keep black bass beginning May 25.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Hunters and anglers can add fresh wild
game and fish to their Memorial Day menus. The Missouri
Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians that
squirrel and black bass seasons open May 25, the Saturday before
Memorial Day.
BLACK BASS
Anglers may catch and keep black bass, such as largemouth,
smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky bass, May 25 through Feb. 29, 2020,
in most streams south of the Missouri River. Black bass can be
caught and released legally throughout the year anywhere in
Missouri, and legal-sized bass may be kept all year long from
impoundments statewide. In most state waters, the daily limit on
black bass is six. Fish taken from most rivers and streams must
be 12 inches long. Additional specific regulations may apply to
specific waters or areas. Anglers must have a valid fishing
permit or be exempt.
More information on bass fishing can be found in MDC’s 2019
Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations, available where permits
are sold, or online at
https://bit.ly/2J7b8dm
Get tips from MDC on cooking fish at
https://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing/get-started-fishing/cooking-fish
This News Release
partially reprinted Missouri Department of Conservation email.
Go to MDC for
information on Squirrel season in Missouri...
click here
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Alton Marina
website
Alton Marina
Facebook
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Little John's Moptorsports...
Click here
Little Johns Marine Service...
Click here
2019 Race Schedule..Click
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
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.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Alton Marina Bridge is in place for your convenience !
The Deli at the Alton Marina will be opening soon
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The Blessing
of the Fleet Benefit
Sat.. July 27, 2019
1PM at Grafton Harbor
This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Planning on being OPEN Friday May 24 for all Memorial Day
Weekend fun
Thu ..open at 12pm
Fri.... open at 12pm
Sat.. open at 12pm
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed for the season
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Take Me To The River Champagne Brunch
Sunday...June 2
10am - 2pm
Music by D-Dock DJs
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Click here for more information on Facebook
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Saturday, May 25, 2019
1PM - 7PM
Adult Field Day
Suntan Beach, 4740 Highway H, 63301
Details
We are doing adult field day and having Markus prepare food
to support the club because of this STUPID flood!! $25 for
adults $15 for kids 12 and under for food and fun! Raffles
and other things for support. This will count toward your
minimums so even if you can’t attend you can donate!!! Some
beer and water will be provided but BYOB!....
click here
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)
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
"Appetizer of the Month" Crab Rangoon
$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
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Check out Grafton's Two Week Event and Music
Calendar May 1 thru May 12 ....
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence of
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Mark your calendars and make reservations
now!
Memorial Day
Weekend Cruises..click
here
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
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
TUE-THURS...11AM
- 12AM
FRI-SAT... 11AM - 1AM
SUN...11AM - 11PM
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Hi everyone! It's getting to be that time of year again! We are
looking for fun, energetic, and friendly servers, bartenders,
and cooks who can work on their feet. Servers must be 18 years
of age, bartenders 21 years of age, and cooks 16 years of age.
If anyone is interested, please contact Jeni Kiel at
618-799-9670.
Thank you, Kinder's Management.
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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
Sat, May 18 Spring Fling
with Jambone
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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
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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
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Sun..May 26..Tony Campanella ..2pm
Hours of operation
April ~ Thursdays open at 5pm
Friday -Sunday open at 12pm
Facebook Event Calender..
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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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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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..................... |
Open All Year |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed for the season |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Opening Memorial Day 2019 |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open for the season |
Evandy's_Boatel................................ |
Open All Year |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open All Year |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Closed for the season |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed for the season |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed for the season |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Open for the season |
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THE WEEKEND
Sat, Sun.. 18, 19
May 2019
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK MAY 18-24
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing
e-Waters of 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
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Boca Chica,
Panama
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was posted in
RiverBills Boaters Group by Capt'n Steve Kelly.
Shout out to the group.
8 degrees from the equator.
Boca Chica, Panama.
Yellow fin and Mahi fishing is
great here.
Running about 110 miles round
trip
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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Boca Chica, Panama
Click here for more info
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Vltava River
Prague, Czech
Republic
Sun Pic
click pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day.... was
sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppies Marina in
Kimmswick, Mo.
Hi Bill!
It was just another beautiful evening on the Vltava River in
Prague, Czech Republic. What a beautiful place. How’s the
flooding back home?
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppies Marina Correspondent
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Grafton Flood
Party
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sun Pic
click pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day.... was
sent to us by Capt'n Tim Crawford
RiverBill,
It took Gumption to get there. 2019 Grafton Flood Party.
Tim
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Blessing of the
Fleet Committee
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sun Pic
L/R Back
Row.. Darryll, RiverBill, Rick, Charles, Jay, Jeff
L/R front
Row... Maureen, Lisa, Lisa, Marilyn, Mary
click pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day.... was
taken yesterday at Rookies by Matt James
The 2019 Blessing of the Fleet Committee met Saturday afternoon
at Rookies to start the planning of this year's Blessing of the
Fleet.
BENEFIT for the Blessing
Grafton Harbor at 1pm, on July 27th, 2019
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Blessing of the
Fleet
August 17,
2019
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Thursday Sunset
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
click pic to
enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.... were
sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
RiverBill,
Finally was able to get back out on river Thursday and enjoyed a
nice sunset.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
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The River
Travels of Mike Stanczak
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
Went to Grafton Wednesday
had to do some parallel parking at the 3rd chute
Almost ran a STOP sign ! LOL
click pic to
enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.... were
sent to us by Capt'n Mike Stanczak
RiverBill says.... With
the reflection in the water
Looks like it spells "EIOB"
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Bahamas
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Dennie Heisler
Reggie in
the Bahamas
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Planning on being OPEN Friday, May 24
for
all Memorial Day Weekend fun
Thu - Sun ..open at 12pm
Closing is sketchy, we call it business
decline
and depends on customers and weather
Website..
click here
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
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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!
Click
here
for Facebook
Click here
for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Luhr Brothers Boat
Dock
Mississippi River at Columbia, IL
Sat Pic
Click pics to view on
Facebook
The Pictures On This
Day in
2018 ....
were taken by Captain Mike Coyle
"So were undergoing main engine overhaul at our repair yard in
Columbia IL. This yacht is coming on down the river & calls me
on the radio. Its our buddys Glenn Sadowski & Greg Sadowski.
They're taking that boat up the Ohio River to Cincinnati.
Visited for a few minutes & took some photos . Nice boat
fellers.
Some folks live a charmed life the rest of us gotta work for a
living! Ha! Ha!"
Michael Coyle
Captain of the Towboat
Twyla Luhr
Reprinted from Facebook
with Michael's permission..
click here
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Facebook
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on
RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
OPEN THIS WEEKEND
SATURDAY & SUNDAY |
Come to Grafton THIS WEEKEND for our FLOOD PARTY!!
The weather will be awesome so come and see us at Grafton
Oyster Bar Sat. May 18 & Sun. May 19 11a.m. to 8p.m. Since
the water is still high we will provide a SHUTTLE BY BOAT
(courtesy of Grafton Harbor) to the restaurant. Enjoy
outdoor dining, drinks & the best view of the flood! And to
make this experience even better we will have FREE BREAD
PUDDING!! Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop will be open as
well and are STOCKED for this season so make sure to visit
them while you are here!
Plan to stay for the day and party down the block with
Grafton Pub, 3rd Chute Bar & Grill, Aerie's Winery & Grafton
Winery!!
Parking will be available at Jersey State Bank, Aerie's
Zipline on Main (if the water is down enough) or street
parking by Grafton Winery. The BOAT SHUTTLE will pick up
next to Uncle Andy's Country Market and next to the Grafton
Pub.
Weekly
Specials
Wednesdays - Fifty Cent Chicken wings with your choice of 4
different sauces and $10.00 buckets of domestic beer
Every Friday & Saturday - Free Juke Box from 10pm until
close
Every Sunday- Breakfast from 8am until 11am to include fresh
fruit, assorted muffins, scrambled eggs, hash browns,
sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, omelet station, waffle
station and more.
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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River News
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Added Sunday
River
Levels Forecast
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi River
Surprise !.
The river levels are forecasted to rise jump back up in Pool
26 and all the way up the Mississippi River to Keokuk, Iowa
and on in to Minnasota.
Check out RiverBills River GaugesPage...
St. Louis, MO to St. Paul,MN ....
click here
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Added Sunday
The Nina &
Pinta
Loading
Dock at Grafton, IL
New Dates
The Nina & Pinta
ships will be arriving later due to the high water(I hope).
Attached is the revised info. Thanks, Carole Clayton -
Secretary of Chamber
Grafton Chamber
of Commerce
P. O. Box 403
Grafton, IL 62037
graftonchamber@gmail.com
http://www.graftonilchamber.com
http://www.enjoygrafton.com
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Added Sunday
Yacht Club
of St. Louis
UMR 225.5
of the Dardenne Slough
Pool 26 of
the Mississippi RIver
Happy Friday!! So
it is not the start of the season we have wished for but we
are trying to make the best. Gate and roads to the left are
dry there is still 1’ or so on club parking lot, the
clubhouse is dry.
Dock ramps are accessible on A,B,C,E,F docks. Water is on as
well. D dock should be ok by Saturday. Docks to the right of
front gate can not be reached with water over road.
Sorry for any inconvenience we will have all docks
accessible ASAP. Thank you for your patience. Hope you can
all enjoy your weekend !!
Feel free to call Andy if you have any concerns
Reprinted
from Yacht Club of St. Louis Facebook...
click here
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Added Sunday
US National
Weather Service Saint Louis Missouri
Renewed River Flooding
US National
Weather Service Saint Louis Missouri
Heavy rainfall amounts of 3-5+ inches over the next 7 days
will lead to additional river flooding next week into the
following week. The bulk of the heavy rainfall is expected
to fall in the Missouri and Mississippi River basins, thus
the highest impacts are expected along those rivers. In some
locations, values may approach the high crests of a couple
weeks ago.
Reprinted
from US National Weather Service St. Louis Facebook...
click here
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Added Sunday
US National
Weather Service Saint Louis Missouri
Severe Storms Possible Sunday
US National
Weather Service Saint Louis Missouri
Severe thunderstorms are possible across south-central
Illinois from late Sunday
Reprinted
from US National Weather Service St. Louis Facebook...
click here
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Added Sunday
Saturday &
Sunday, May 18 & 19, 2019
Grafton IL
Confluence
of Illinois and Mississippi Rivers
Reprinted From Grafton harbor Facebook..click
here
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No new incident Reports
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
website for "all" incident reports
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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
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US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
UPDATED MAY 15, 2019
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION - L/D CLOSURES - UPDATE
Due to high water conditions, the following L/D’s are closed to
navigation:
L/D 16 (MM
457.2) |
L/D 24 (MM 273.4) |
L/D 17 (MM 437.0) |
L/D 25 (MM 241.4) |
L/D 20 (MM 343.2) |
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Mariners are encouraged to contact
the respective lock masters, for additional information.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the extreme high water action phase IAW
the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
Recreational vessel
traffic is not recommended.
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 21 (Mile 343.3 –
Mile 324.9) |
Pool 13
(Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4) |
Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 –
Mile 301.2) |
Pool 14
(Mile 522.3 – Mile 493.3) |
Pool 26 (Mile 241.4 –
Mile 200.5) |
Pool 19
(Mile 410.4 – Mile 364.2) |
Pool 27 (Mile 200.4 –
Mile 185.5 |
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.
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 24 (Mile 301.1 –
Mile 273.4) |
Pool 15–18 (Mile 493.2 – Mile
410.5 |
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 –
Mile 241.4) |
Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2) |
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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 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
The following areas are in the high
water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria Zone
(Mile 180.9 – Mile 145.6) |
Meredosia Zone (Mile
80.2 – Mile 50.0) |
Cooperas
Creek Zone (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0) |
Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9
– Mile 10.0) |
Havana Zone
(Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) |
Grafton Zone (Mile 9.9
– Mile 0.0) |
Beardstown
Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) |
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The COTP has established
a Safety Zone between Miles 108.5 and 10.0. Vessel transit
within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP
Upper Mississippi River. A no wake zone has been
established from Mile 223.5 to Mile 221.0, to protect the
levees. Minimal wake in the Peoria Zone (Mile 187.0 – Mile
145.6). In all other zones: Laying up on levees in this area 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
MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP
ADVISORY - UPDATE
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 –
200.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile
0.0).
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
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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 4,107 members as of 05-19-19.......
Click here
and check it out.
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Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1:24 PM
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard
issues safety zone on the Illinois River due to high water
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Coast Guard has issued a safety zone on the Illinois
River, restricting all vessel traffic from mile marker 187 to mile marker
145.6, and mile marker 80.2 to mile marker 10 due to extremely high water
levels and fast moving currents, Tuesday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the safety zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the maritime industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
“During this extended period of high water, public safety is our number one
priority,” said Capt. Scott Stoermer, Captain of the Port, Sector Upper
Mississippi River. “I urge commercial and recreational boaters to heed all
safety advisories to avoid potentially dangerous conditions caused by floods
and fast moving water.”
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
e-mailing
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U.S. Coast Guard sent
this bulletin at 05/03/2019 11:32 AM EDT
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard closes portion of the Mississippi River to all vessel traffic
near St. Louis, Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Miss – The Coast Guard has closed a portion of the Mississippi
River to all vessel traffic from mile marker 179 to 184 due to extremely
high water levels and fast moving currents, Friday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the closure zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via VHF Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332 at least 30 minutes
prior to movement.
Vessel movements within the closure zone should be to monitor or increase
waterway and port safety only. The captain of the port will review each
request to move within the closure zone on a case-by-base basis.
While outside the river closure zone, the Coast Guard strongly encourages
southbound transits between mile marker 179 and the JB Bridge at mile marker
168.5 only occur during daylight hours.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the marine industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
e-mailing
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BE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR WAKE"
The wake from your boat &
the wake from your automobile (if your driving on a flooded road)
Both do damage !
www.RiverBills.com
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United States Coast Guard
News Release
Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary to host National Safe
Boating Week event
Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary to host National Safe
Boating Week event
ST. LOUIS — Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River is
partnering with other government agencies to spread
awareness of the importance of safe boating and wearing
proper personal flotation devices.
This year National Safe Boating Week is Saturday through May
24. The campaign promotes safe and responsible boating and
the value of consistent life jacket wear by recreational
boaters.
National Safe Boating Week is an annual observance sponsored
by the National Safe Boating Council, and endorsed and
promoted by the Coast Guard. National Safe Boating Week is
the launch of the 2019 North American Safe Boating Campaign.
For more information on boating safety, please visit the
U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division at
USCGBoating.org, or the National Safe Boating Council at
SafeBoatingCouncil.org.
The Coast Guard has a mobile app which provides essential
services and information most commonly requested by boaters.
For more information, visit
USCG.mil/mobile.
“Educating boaters on the safe practices of recreational
boating is a priority,” said Capt. Scott Stoermer, captain
of the port at Sector Upper Mississippi River. “We encourage
everyone to stay safe and to wear personal floatation
devices when operating on America’s waterways. Especially as
more people turn to our waters for recreation, we want
everyone who goes out to spend a day on the water to come
home.”
-USCG-
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US Coast Guard E-mailing |
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National Safe Boating Week: May 18-24, 2019
https://www.weather.gov/safety/safeboating-week
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Winfield and Golden Eagle Ferries
Remain Closed........
May 17, 2019
Both the Golden Eagle Ferry and Winfield Ferry remain closed for
flooding. As most of you know the levee at Winfield was
overtopped and I believe breached just below us around the old
elevator. The water should be off our landing at Winfield
sometime this weekend but until the water is off of Hwy N we
will remain closed. As soon as we have any information to pass
along we will. It looks like Golden Eagle will be closed for
awhile yet. Based on the current river forecast our landing will
not be out for at least another week and then it will have to
drain off of Hwy B. I will post an update as soon as I have any
new information.
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company
Reprinted
from the Calhoun Ferry Facebook...
click here
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Alton Marina Events !
Click here for website
Click here for Facebook
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Missouri Stat Highway
Marine Theft Prevention......
THEFT PREVENTION
Marine theft is on an increase, and is usually done by relatively unskilled,
young amateurs who strike where they find an easy opportunity.
We can defend ourselves against this type of crime by becoming security
conscious and by practicing the following common sense crime prevention
measures, keeping in mind three factors which discourage thieves everywhere:
TIME, NOISE, VISIBILITY
Click here to continue reading this article about the following:
REMOVE EQUIPMENT & TACKLE
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
PHOTOGRAPH IT
RECORD IT
MAKE SURE DOCK LOCKERS ARE SECURE
OUTBOARD MOTORS
BOAT PROPELLERS
PERSONAL WATERCRAFT
TRAILERABLE BOATS
VESSEL SECURITY
DOCK SECURITY
REPORT IT
WHEN BUYING A BOAT
Marine Security Records Form - Duplicate and Keep with your records
Reprinted from Missouri State highway Patrol..click
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St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Flood Fight Update
St. Louis District, River & Reservoir Daily Report
The River and Reservoir Report (http://www.mvs-wc.usace.army.mil/dresriv.html)
provides current river and lake levels, a three day forecast,
flood stage, status and record flood elevations, as well as the
inflow and outflow.
Check out our Flood Fight Page (https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Home/Flood-Fight)
for the latest updates.
#2019floodfight
Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)
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Looking Up The Mississippi River
Good News......
As of 5:00AM this morning (05-18-19) ....
The water levels on
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
continue to drop and a few river businesses are re-opening. Yeah
!
The national Weather Service is forecasting a slight rise in
river levels starting at Winfield, Mo (UMR 241.4) up to Illinois
City, IL (UMR 458)
Check out RiverBills River Gauges
Page...
St. Louis, MO to St. Paul,
MN ....
click here
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My River Home
website &
facebook
Longshot Saloon
facebook
The Cabana at the La Rosa
facebook
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Saturday & Sunday... May 18 -19, 2019
Goldenrod Showboat Exhibit
Grand Opera House
311 N Main in St. Charles
We are getting prepped for our first exhibit of the year this
weekend! If you are in the St. Charles area, come and see us! We
will be at the Grand Opera House located at 311 N Main in St.
Charles. Jake will be there with items in our exhibit lineup
along with plenty of photos and stories. This weekend we are
also unveiling a new piece to our collection that was shipped in
from Kansas City this past week. It should be a great weekend
with the St. Charles 250th celebration going on around us.
Haunted Road Media will be with us with Mike's book that
features the Goldenrod! See you all soon!!
Reprinted from
Goldenrod Showboat Facebook page...
click here
• Saturday Showtimes •
12:45 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM
• Sunday Showtimes •
1:45 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:15 PM
Click here for
more information from St. Charles Events
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Grafton, Illinois
Flood Party This Weekend
3rd Chute Bar & Grill
Grafton flood party this Saturday!
We are having a party Saturday May 18th Jake Webber will be
playing from 1p to 5p. We are blocking off the street live
music, beer and food specials. Come up and support your local
bars...Grafton Oyster Bar will be open, shuttling people. We
will also have the Treehouse open all day Saturday. We do have a
designated parking areas all around including the bank. Come
Check it out... Let's Get It On!!
Reprinted from 3rd
Chute Facebook page...
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The Alton Motor Boat Club
Re-Opened Friday
The Alton Motor Boat Club re-opened it's doors for business
yesterday !
STEAK NIGHT & QUEEN OF HEARTS is Next Thursday, May 23rd! Make
sure to sign up. Sheet is at the club
Source
Alton Motor Boat Club Facebook page...
click here
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River
History....
May 18,
1979 in River History
The first race between the Delta Queen and the Mississippi Queen took place.
The Mississippi Queen won !
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A Few Missouri Major Road Closures .......
Reprinted from MODOT
Some St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
US-67 Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Mississippi River
Since 02-MAY-19.
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 M Eastbound / Westbound
Closed due to Flooding
Route N Eastbound (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
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St. Charles County
Road Closures .......
Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures...
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A Few
of the St. Louis area Roads Closed Due To Flooding .......
•IL 3 Washington St to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey 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.
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county
is closed due to flooding.
•IL 96 CH 2 to Pike County Line 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 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun
County is closed due to flooding
Click here
for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
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Ferry Closures .......
The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding
Click here for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
The Winfield Ferry is 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
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Alton Marina
website
Alton Marina
Facebook
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Missouri Department of Conservation
News Release
Angler finds new invasive fish in St.
Francis River floodwaters........
CAPE
GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Fisheries management biologists with the
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirm an angler
caught a Northern snakehead from a borrow ditch within the St.
Francis River levees in Dunklin County. The fish was caught on
April 25. According to biologists, a Northern snakehead
population was discovered in eastern Arkansas waterways in 2008,
so they believed it was only a matter of time before it would
migrate north from the bordering state.
“This fish’s wide temperature tolerance, potential to spawn
multiple times in one year, and ability to survive in low
oxygenated waters are reasons why it’s a threat to Missouri
waters,” explained Dave Knuth, a MDC fisheries management
biologist. “The impacts of this species on native fish
populations are still to be determined in states where they’re
already established and research is ongoing in several states to
determine this invader’s true impact.”
The Northern snakehead is native to eastern China and
southeastern Russia. This species is a popular live-food fish in
the Asian markets. It was commonly imported to the United States
before the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service prohibited its
importation and interstate transportation in 2002. The Northern
Snakehead was brought for private fish farming in Monroe County,
Arkansas in 2000, before the ban was in place, and escaped from
there into Arkansas waterways...
click here to continue reading
Reprinted from he Missouri
Department of Conservation..
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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
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Little John's Moptorsports...
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Little Johns Marine Service...
Click here
2019 Race Schedule..Click
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Grafton flood party this Saturday! Here
is the picture of 3rd Chute in the flood of 1993 and a picture
of my house today. We are having a party Saturday May 18th Jake
Webber will be playing from 1p to 5p. We are blocking off the
street live music,beer and food specials. Come up and support
your local bars...Grafton Oyster Bar will be open, shuttling
people. We will also have the Treehouse open all day Saturday.
We do have a designated parking areas all around including the
bank. Come Check it out... Let's Get It On!!
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.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Alton Marina Bridge is in place for your convenience !
The Deli at the Alton Marina will be opening soon
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The Blessing
of the Fleet Benefit
Sat.. July 27, 2019
1PM at Grafton Harbor
This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Planning on being OPEN Friday May 24 for all Memorial Day
Weekend fun
Thu ..open at 12pm
Fri.... open at 12pm
Sat.. open at 12pm
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed for the season
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Take Me To The River Champagne Brunch
Sunday...June 2
10am - 2pm
Music by D-Dock DJs
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Click here for more information on Facebook
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Saturday, May 25, 2019
1PM - 7PM
Adult Field Day
Suntan Beach, 4740 Highway H, 63301
Details
We are doing adult field day and having Markus prepare food
to support the club because of this STUPID flood!! $25 for
adults $15 for kids 12 and under for food and fun! Raffles
and other things for support. This will count toward your
minimums so even if you can’t attend you can donate!!! Some
beer and water will be provided but BYOB!....
click here
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)
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
"Appetizer of the Month" Crab Rangoon
$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
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Check out Grafton's Two Week Event and Music
Calendar May 1 thru May 12 ....
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence of
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Mark your calendars and make reservations
now!
Memorial Day
Weekend Cruises..click
here
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
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Come to Grafton THIS WEEKEND for our FLOOD PARTY!!
The weather will be awesome so come and see us at Grafton
Oyster Bar Sat. May 18 & Sun. May 19 11a.m. to 8p.m. Since
the water is still high we will provide a SHUTTLE BY BOAT
(courtesy of Grafton Harbor) to the restaurant. Enjoy
outdoor dining, drinks & the best view of the flood! And to
make this experience even better we will have FREE BREAD
PUDDING!! Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop will be open as
well and are STOCKED for this season so make sure to visit
them while you are here!
Plan to stay for the day and party down the block with
Grafton Pub, 3rd Chute Bar & Grill, Aerie's Winery & Grafton
Winery!!
Parking will be available at Jersey State Bank, Aerie's
Zipline on Main (if the water is down enough) or street
parking by Grafton Winery. The BOAT SHUTTLE will pick up
next to Uncle Andy's Country Market and next to the Grafton
Pub.
TUE-THURS...11AM
- 12AM
FRI-SAT... 11AM - 1AM
SUN...11AM - 11PM
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Hi everyone! It's getting to be that time of year again! We are
looking for fun, energetic, and friendly servers, bartenders,
and cooks who can work on their feet. Servers must be 18 years
of age, bartenders 21 years of age, and cooks 16 years of age.
If anyone is interested, please contact Jeni Kiel at
618-799-9670.
Thank you, Kinder's Management.
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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
Sat, May 18 Spring Fling
with Jambone
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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
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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
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Sun..May 26..Tony Campanella ..2pm
Hours of operation
April ~ Thursdays open at 5pm
Friday -Sunday open at 12pm
Facebook Event Calender..
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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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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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..................... |
Open All Year |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed for the season |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Opening Memorial Day 2019 |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open for the season |
Evandy's_Boatel................................ |
Open All Year |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open All Year |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Closed for the season |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed for the season |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed for the season |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Open for the season |
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FRIDAY
May 17, 2019
WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET
TO
WORK DAY
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing
e-Waters of 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
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More of the River Travels of
Capt'n Carl
Tiemann
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Clearing the
logs off the dock
Beach is trying
to come out of the depth of the flood
click pic to
enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.... were
sent to us by our Roaming River Reporter....Capt'n Carl Tiemann
who hails out of Park Carl on Wilson Road Slough in St. Charles
County, Mo
Pictures from yesterday evening
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Woodland Park
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.... were
sent to us by Capt'n David Haas
Yesterday (05-16-19)
Woodland park
Just another day on the river
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Tahiti
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was posted in
RiverBills Boaters Group by Terry Hartman
We forgot our sticker so we had to
improvise!
Terry and Valerie Hartman
L’Escale
Lake Center Marina
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Planning on being OPEN Friday, May 24
for
all Memorial Day Weekend fun
Thu - Sun ..open at 12pm
Closing is sketchy, we call it business
decline
and depends on customers and weather
Website..
click here
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
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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!
Click
here
for Facebook
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for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Eric's 2016 Catch of the Day
Missouri River
Eric Williams holding his catch
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Dale Williams holding the
catch
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures On This
Day in
2016 ....
were sent to
us by Capt'n Dale Williams of the boat..... "Show
Me Mo."
Bill
It was about 35-40 lbs caught on the the Missouri River by my
son Eric Williams, on Asian Carp.
Dale
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
OPENING THIS WEEKEND
SATURDAY & SUNDAY |
Come to Grafton THIS WEEKEND for our FLOOD PARTY!!
The weather will be awesome so come and see us at Grafton
Oyster Bar Sat. May 18 & Sun. May 19 11a.m. to 8p.m. Since
the water is still high we will provide a SHUTTLE BY BOAT
(courtesy of Grafton Harbor) to the restaurant. Enjoy
outdoor dining, drinks & the best view of the flood! And to
make this experience even better we will have FREE BREAD
PUDDING!! Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop will be open as
well and are STOCKED for this season so make sure to visit
them while you are here!
Plan to stay for the day and party down the block with
Grafton Pub, 3rd Chute Bar & Grill, Aerie's Winery & Grafton
Winery!!
Parking will be available at Jersey State Bank, Aerie's
Zipline on Main (if the water is down enough) or street
parking by Grafton Winery. The BOAT SHUTTLE will pick up
next to Uncle Andy's Country Market and next to the Grafton
Pub.
Weekly
Specials
Wednesdays - Fifty Cent Chicken wings with your choice of 4
different sauces and $10.00 buckets of domestic beer
Every Friday & Saturday - Free Juke Box from 10pm until
close
Every Sunday- Breakfast from 8am until 11am to include fresh
fruit, assorted muffins, scrambled eggs, hash browns,
sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, omelet station, waffle
station and more.
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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River News
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No new incident Reports
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to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
website for "all" incident reports
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River Gear For Sale............
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buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox
in a few short days
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US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
UPDATED MAY 15, 2019
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION - L/D CLOSURES - UPDATE
Due to high water conditions, the following L/D’s are closed to
navigation:
L/D 16 (MM
457.2) |
L/D 24 (MM 273.4) |
L/D 17 (MM 437.0) |
L/D 25 (MM 241.4) |
L/D 20 (MM 343.2) |
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Mariners are encouraged to contact
the respective lock masters, for additional information.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the extreme high water action phase IAW
the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
Recreational vessel
traffic is not recommended.
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 21 (Mile 343.3 –
Mile 324.9) |
Pool 13
(Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4) |
Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 –
Mile 301.2) |
Pool 14
(Mile 522.3 – Mile 493.3) |
Pool 26 (Mile 241.4 –
Mile 200.5) |
Pool 19
(Mile 410.4 – Mile 364.2) |
Pool 27 (Mile 200.4 –
Mile 185.5 |
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.
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 24 (Mile 301.1 –
Mile 273.4) |
Pool 15–18 (Mile 493.2 – Mile
410.5 |
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 –
Mile 241.4) |
Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2) |
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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 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
The following areas are in the high
water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria Zone
(Mile 180.9 – Mile 145.6) |
Meredosia Zone (Mile
80.2 – Mile 50.0) |
Cooperas
Creek Zone (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0) |
Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9
– Mile 10.0) |
Havana Zone
(Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) |
Grafton Zone (Mile 9.9
– Mile 0.0) |
Beardstown
Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) |
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The COTP has established
a Safety Zone between Miles 108.5 and 10.0. Vessel transit
within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP
Upper Mississippi River. A no wake zone has been
established from Mile 223.5 to Mile 221.0, to protect the
levees. Minimal wake in the Peoria Zone (Mile 187.0 – Mile
145.6). In all other zones: Laying up on levees in this area 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
MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP
ADVISORY - UPDATE
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 –
200.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile
0.0).
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
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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.....
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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 4,087 members as of 05-17-19.......
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U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1:24 PM
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard
issues safety zone on the Illinois River due to high water
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Coast Guard has issued a safety zone on the Illinois
River, restricting all vessel traffic from mile marker 187 to mile marker
145.6, and mile marker 80.2 to mile marker 10 due to extremely high water
levels and fast moving currents, Tuesday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the safety zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the maritime industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
“During this extended period of high water, public safety is our number one
priority,” said Capt. Scott Stoermer, Captain of the Port, Sector Upper
Mississippi River. “I urge commercial and recreational boaters to heed all
safety advisories to avoid potentially dangerous conditions caused by floods
and fast moving water.”
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
e-mailing
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U.S. Coast Guard sent
this bulletin at 05/03/2019 11:32 AM EDT
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard closes portion of the Mississippi River to all vessel traffic
near St. Louis, Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Miss – The Coast Guard has closed a portion of the Mississippi
River to all vessel traffic from mile marker 179 to 184 due to extremely
high water levels and fast moving currents, Friday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the closure zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via VHF Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332 at least 30 minutes
prior to movement.
Vessel movements within the closure zone should be to monitor or increase
waterway and port safety only. The captain of the port will review each
request to move within the closure zone on a case-by-base basis.
While outside the river closure zone, the Coast Guard strongly encourages
southbound transits between mile marker 179 and the JB Bridge at mile marker
168.5 only occur during daylight hours.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the marine industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
e-mailing
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DID YOU KNOW ?
Boaters are reminded
to contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol by dialing
*55 on a cellular phone if they need assistance or observe
another boater operating a vessel in an unsafe manner.
*55
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BE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR WAKE"
The wake from your boat &
the wake from your automobile (if your driving on a flooded road)
Both do damage !
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TODAY
TODAY TODAY
Friday, May 17, 2019
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wear Your Life Jacket To Work Day........
Reprinted
from US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook...
click here
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Alton Marina Events !
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Click here for Facebook
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Missouri Stat Highway Patrol Post From 2017
click pic for larger view
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St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Flood Fight Update
St. Louis District, River & Reservoir Daily Report
The River and Reservoir Report (http://www.mvs-wc.usace.army.mil/dresriv.html)
provides current river and lake levels, a three day forecast,
flood stage, status and record flood elevations, as well as the
inflow and outflow.
Check out our Flood Fight Page (https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Home/Flood-Fight)
for the latest updates.
#2019floodfight
Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)
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Looking Up The Mississippi River
Good News......
As of 5:00AM this morning (05-17-19) ....
The water levels on
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
continue to drop and a few river businesses are re-opening.
All the river
gauges and forecasts from Pool 26 all the way up to St. Paul, MN
show the Mississippi River to continue to fall.
Check out RiverBills River Gauges
Page...
St. Louis, MO to St. Paul,
MN ....
click here
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My River Home
website &
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Longshot Saloon
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The Cabana at the La Rosa
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Upcoming Events
Friday - Sunday..August 23 - 25, 2019
HogBack 2019
Mississippi River at Quincy, IL
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Upcoming Events
Saturday & Sunday... May 18 -19, 2019
Goldenrod Showboat Exhibit
Grand Opera House
311 N Main in St. Charles
We are getting prepped for our first exhibit of the year this
weekend! If you are in the St. Charles area, come and see us! We
will be at the Grand Opera House located at 311 N Main in St.
Charles. Jake will be there with items in our exhibit lineup
along with plenty of photos and stories. This weekend we are
also unveiling a new piece to our collection that was shipped in
from Kansas City this past week. It should be a great weekend
with the St. Charles 250th celebration going on around us.
Haunted Road Media will be with us with Mike's book that
features the Goldenrod! See you all soon!!
Reprinted from
Goldenrod Showboat Facebook page...
click here
• Saturday Showtimes •
12:45 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM
• Sunday Showtimes •
1:45 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:15 PM
Click here for
more information from St. Charles Events
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Grafton, Illinois
Flood Party This Weekend
3rd Chute Bar & Grill
Grafton flood party this Saturday!
We are having a party Saturday May 18th Jake Webber will be
playing from 1p to 5p. We are blocking off the street live
music, beer and food specials. Come up and support your local
bars...Grafton Oyster Bar will be open, shuttling people. We
will also have the Treehouse open all day Saturday. We do have a
designated parking areas all around including the bank. Come
Check it out... Let's Get It On!!
Reprinted from 3rd
Chute Facebook page...
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River
History....
May 17, 1849 in River History
A
devastating fire destroyed a significant part of St. Louis and many of the
steamboats on the St. Louis riverfront. This was the first fire in United
States history in which it is known that a firefighter was killed in the
line of duty.
The St. Louis Great Fire of 1849 was started on the evening of May 17, 1849
by a smoldering mattress aboard the steamboat White Cloud. The fire quickly
spread to an adjoining steamboat, the Edward Bates, which burnt free of her
moorings located on what is now Laclede's Landing. She drifted downriver,
spreading fire as she went. In a half an hours time, 23 steamboats were on
fire. The Great Fire would claim 418 buildings along 15 blocks...
Fire captain Thomas Targee sent orders for soldiers to use kegs of gunpowder
to blow up buildings in order to create a fire-stop. His idea worked to an
extent, but he was killed in one of the explosions
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Quimby's Cruising Guide
Sunglasses Offer
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A Few Missouri Major Road Closures .......
Reprinted from MODOT
Some St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
US-67 Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Mississippi River
Since 02-MAY-19.
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 M Eastbound / Westbound
Closed due to Flooding
Route N Eastbound (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
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St. Charles County
Road Closures .......
Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures...
click here
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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 Washington St to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey 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.
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county
is closed due to flooding.
•IL 96 CH 2 to Pike County Line 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 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun
County is closed due to flooding
Click here
for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
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Ferry Closures .......
The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding
Click here for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
The Winfield Ferry is 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
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Alton Marina
website
Alton Marina
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Illinois Department Natural Resources
Illinois Fishing Report
Fishing Report for Mississippi - Pool
25-26 Alton
WEEK
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FISH
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FISHING CONDITIONS
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5-14-19 |
CRAPPIE |
SLOW to FAIR:
Shiners are the favorite baits. Warmer weather
temperatures that are in the forecast should help
fishing activities. |
5-14-19 |
LARGEMOUTH
BASS |
FAIR: Area farm
ponds are producing with top water lures.
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5-14-19 |
CHANNEL
CATFISH |
FAIR: Fish are
biting in the main channel on Gold fish. Some nice
sized fish. Also try putting out a trot line.
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5-14-19 |
RAINBOW
TROUT |
FAIR: Some nice
sized fish are being taken from the state stocked
trout ponds in the area with Berkley Power Bait.
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Missouri Department of Conservation News
Stoddard County Angler Swipes State Record
For Black Buffalo........
The
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Joshua
Lee of Bernie on his record-breaking 76-pound black buffalo shot
in Stoddard County. Lee shot the whopper of a fish while
bowfishing at Duck Creek Conservation Area Pool 1 April 21. The
previous record weighed 74-pounds.
MDC staff verified the fish’s weight using a certified scale in
Bernie.
“That’s a big fish – even for one of Missouri’s largest species
of suckers,” said MDC Fisheries Programs Specialist Andrew
Branson. “Congratulations to Joshua on smashing the state
record!”
Sucker fish live on the bottom of lakes, rivers, and streams.
They feed by sucking up mainly invertebrates and plants. These
fish are found in a majority of rivers and lakes throughout most
of Missouri.
Suckers are one of the dominant groups of large fishes in
Missouri waters. In many streams, their total poundage may
exceed that of all other fishes combined.
Missouri state-record fish are recognized in two categories:
pole-and-line and alternative methods. Alternative methods
include: throwlines, limb lines, bank lines, jug lines,
spearfishing, snagging, snaring, gigging, grabbing, archery, and
atlatl.
For more information on state-record fish, visit the MDC website
at
http://bit.ly/2efq1vl
Reprinted from he Missouri
Department of Conservation..
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Missouri Department of Conservation
News Release
Young Huntsville angler catches first
state-record yellow perch........
The
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Isaac
Bohm, 13, of Huntsville, on catching the first state-record
yellow perch taken by alternative methods. Bohm caught the fish
at a private pond in Randolph County May 11 using a trotline.
Weighing in at 10-ounces, it is the first yellow perch that has
met the minimum weight requirement set by MDC’s Master Angler
Award. The yellow perch’s weight was verified on a certified
scale in Moberly.
When there are open state records, MDC refers to the minimum
requirements set by its Master Angler Award. For more
information, visit https://bit.ly/2JGC8jz.
“I was very excited when I learned that it’d be a state record
because that’s been my goal,” said Bohm. “I caught a yellow
perch last year, but I was just a fraction of an ounce off the
state’s minimum requirement.”
Bohm said this catch is fueling him to obtain more state-record
titles.
“I’m definitely going to keep trying to catch more state-record
fish,” Bohm declared. “I think I’m going to mount it and
probably keep it as my trophy.”
Missouri state-record fish are recognized in two categories:
pole-and-line and alternative methods. Alternative methods
include: throwlines, trotlines, limb lines, bank lines, jug
lines, spearfishing, snagging, snaring, gigging, grabbing,
archery, and atlatl. For more details on state-record fish,
visit the MDC website at
http://bit.ly/2efq1vl
Reprinted from he Missouri
Department of Conservation..
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Grafton flood party this Saturday! Here
is the picture of 3rd Chute in the flood of 1993 and a picture
of my house today. We are having a party Saturday May 18th Jake
Webber will be playing from 1p to 5p. We are blocking off the
street live music,beer and food specials. Come up and support
your local bars...Grafton Oyster Bar will be open, shuttling
people. We will also have the Treehouse open all day Saturday.
We do have a designated parking areas all around including the
bank. Come Check it out... Let's Get It On!!
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.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Alton Marina Bridge is in place for your convenience !
The Deli at the Alton Marina will be opening soon
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The Blessing
of the Fleet Benefit
Sat.. July 27, 2019
1PM at Grafton Harbor
This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Planning on being OPEN Friday May 24 for all Memorial Day
Weekend fun
Thu ..open at 12pm
Fri.... open at 12pm
Sat.. open at 12pm
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed for the season
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Take Me To The River Champagne Brunch
Sunday...June 2
10am - 2pm
Music by D-Dock DJs
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Click here for more information on Facebook
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Duck Club Yacht Club
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)
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
"Appetizer of the Month" Crab Rangoon
$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
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Check out Grafton's Two Week Event and Music
Calendar May 1 thru May 12 ....
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence of
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Mark your calendars and make reservations
now!
Memorial Day
Weekend Cruises..click
here
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
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
Come to Grafton THIS WEEKEND for our FLOOD PARTY!!
The weather will be awesome so come and see us at Grafton
Oyster Bar Sat. May 18 & Sun. May 19 11a.m. to 8p.m. Since
the water is still high we will provide a SHUTTLE BY BOAT
(courtesy of Grafton Harbor) to the restaurant. Enjoy
outdoor dining, drinks & the best view of the flood! And to
make this experience even better we will have FREE BREAD
PUDDING!! Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop will be open as
well and are STOCKED for this season so make sure to visit
them while you are here!
Plan to stay for the day and party down the block with
Grafton Pub, 3rd Chute Bar & Grill, Aerie's Winery & Grafton
Winery!!
Parking will be available at Jersey State Bank, Aerie's
Zipline on Main (if the water is down enough) or street
parking by Grafton Winery. The BOAT SHUTTLE will pick up
next to Uncle Andy's Country Market and next to the Grafton
Pub.
TUE-THURS...11AM
- 12AM
FRI-SAT... 11AM - 1AM
SUN...11AM - 11PM
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Hi everyone! It's getting to be that time of year again! We are
looking for fun, energetic, and friendly servers, bartenders,
and cooks who can work on their feet. Servers must be 18 years
of age, bartenders 21 years of age, and cooks 16 years of age.
If anyone is interested, please contact Jeni Kiel at
618-799-9670.
Thank you, Kinder's Management.
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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
Sat, May 18 Spring Fling
with Jambone
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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
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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
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Sun..May 26..Tony Campanella ..2pm
Hours of operation
April ~ Thursdays open at 5pm
Friday -Sunday open at 12pm
Facebook Event Calender..
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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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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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..................... |
Open All Year |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed for the season |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Opening Memorial Day 2019 |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open for the season |
Evandy's_Boatel................................ |
Open All Year |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open All Year |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Closed for the season |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed for the season |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed for the season |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Open for the season |
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THURSDAY
May 16, 2019
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing
e-Waters of 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
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More of the River Travels of
Capt'n Carl
Tiemann
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
The Yacht Club
of St. Louis
The Boathouse
Food and Deck
Polestar Marina
1st Tow Seen In
A While
click pic to
enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.... were
sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann who hails out of Park Carl on
Wilson Road Slough in St. Charles County, Mo
Pictures from yesterday evening
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Flood Update
Entrance Woodland Marina
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day.... was
sent to us by Capt'n Mike O'Shea
Woodland Park Rd.
~ Tuesday May 14
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Alton Motor
Boat Club
Piasa Creek of Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.... were
sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
RiverBill,
With the very hard work of several Board and regular members we
prevented major damage to our clubhouse from the latest crest.
We should be back open soon and have a few open slips if anyone
is interested. Hopefully we are done with major flooding for a
long time.
Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Fallon's Irish
Bar & Grill
Olivette, Mo
(L/R)
Lorie, Aunt
Nancy, Mary and RiverBill
Lorie and Aunt
Nancy
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
happened last night at
Fallon's Irish Bar & Grill.
Mary and I were watching the Blues Game and grabbing a bite to
eat after doing some RiverBills work and who walks in ..
Lorie Miller and her Aunt Nancy ! So you what happened
next. We had a RiverBills Sticker Sighting.
Just never know who your going to run into from the River
Who's counting, but it was 3 River Boaters and a Laker.
Aunt Nancy boats at Lake Ozarks
RiverBill says... Glad
to meet you Aunt Nancy
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
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CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Thu - Sun ..open at 12pm
Closing is sketchy, we call it business
decline
and depends on customers and weather
Website..
click here
Facebook..
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Events..
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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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here
for Facebook
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for
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Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
New Bridge
click
pic to enlarge
The Pictures On This
Day in
2013 ....
were
sent to us by Capt'n Gary Mckelvey
Bill,
Been a while since I was able to send you some bridge pictures ,
looks like they have 3 more cables to install.
Gary McKelvey
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
OPENING THIS WEEKEND
SATURDAY & SUNDAY |
Come to Grafton THIS WEEKEND for our FLOOD PARTY!!
The weather will be awesome so come and see us at Grafton
Oyster Bar Sat. May 18 & Sun. May 19 11a.m. to 8p.m. Since
the water is still high we will provide a SHUTTLE BY BOAT
(courtesy of Grafton Harbor) to the restaurant. Enjoy
outdoor dining, drinks & the best view of the flood! And to
make this experience even better we will have FREE BREAD
PUDDING!! Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop will be open as
well and are STOCKED for this season so make sure to visit
them while you are here!
Plan to stay for the day and party down the block with
Grafton Pub, 3rd Chute Bar & Grill, Aerie's Winery & Grafton
Winery!!
Parking will be available at Jersey State Bank, Aerie's
Zipline on Main (if the water is down enough) or street
parking by Grafton Winery. The BOAT SHUTTLE will pick up
next to Uncle Andy's Country Market and next to the Grafton
Pub.
TUE-THURS...11AM
- 12AM
FRI-SAT... 11AM - 1AM
SUN...11AM - 11PM
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
Grafton Oyster Bar will be offering the following weekly
specials
beginning May 1st, 2019
Wednesdays - Fifty Cent Chicken wings with your choice of 4
different sauces and $10.00 buckets of domestic beer
Every Friday & Saturday - Free Juke Box from 10pm until
close
Every Sunday- Breakfast from 8am until 11am to include fresh
fruit, assorted muffins, scrambled eggs, hash browns,
sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, omelet station, waffle
station and more.
Menu..
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Website..
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River News
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No new incident Reports
Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
website for "all" incident reports
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River Gear For Sale............
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Accessories on-line..
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US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
UPDATED MAY 15, 2019
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION - L/D CLOSURES - UPDATE
Due to high water conditions, the following L/D’s are closed to
navigation:
L/D 16 (MM
457.2) |
L/D 24 (MM 273.4) |
L/D 17 (MM 437.0) |
L/D 25 (MM 241.4) |
L/D 20 (MM 343.2) |
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Mariners are encouraged to contact
the respective lock masters, for additional information.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the extreme high water action phase IAW
the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
Recreational vessel
traffic is not recommended.
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 21 (Mile 343.3 –
Mile 324.9) |
Pool 13
(Mile 556.6 – Mile 522.4) |
Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 –
Mile 301.2) |
Pool 14
(Mile 522.3 – Mile 493.3) |
Pool 26 (Mile 241.4 –
Mile 200.5) |
Pool 19
(Mile 410.4 – Mile 364.2) |
Pool 27 (Mile 200.4 –
Mile 185.5 |
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.
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 24 (Mile 301.1 –
Mile 273.4) |
Pool 15–18 (Mile 493.2 – Mile
410.5 |
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 –
Mile 241.4) |
Pool 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2) |
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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 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
The following areas are in the high
water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria Zone
(Mile 180.9 – Mile 145.6) |
Meredosia Zone (Mile
80.2 – Mile 50.0) |
Cooperas
Creek Zone (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0) |
Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9
– Mile 10.0) |
Havana Zone
(Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) |
Grafton Zone (Mile 9.9
– Mile 0.0) |
Beardstown
Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) |
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The COTP has established
a Safety Zone between Miles 108.5 and 10.0. Vessel transit
within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP
Upper Mississippi River. A no wake zone has been
established from Mile 223.5 to Mile 221.0, to protect the
levees. Minimal wake in the Peoria Zone (Mile 187.0 – Mile
145.6). In all other zones: Laying up on levees in this area 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
MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP
ADVISORY - UPDATE
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 –
200.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile
0.0).
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
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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 4,070 members as of 05-16-19.......
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U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1:24 PM
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard
issues safety zone on the Illinois River due to high water
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Coast Guard has issued a safety zone on the Illinois
River, restricting all vessel traffic from mile marker 187 to mile marker
145.6, and mile marker 80.2 to mile marker 10 due to extremely high water
levels and fast moving currents, Tuesday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the safety zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the maritime industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
“During this extended period of high water, public safety is our number one
priority,” said Capt. Scott Stoermer, Captain of the Port, Sector Upper
Mississippi River. “I urge commercial and recreational boaters to heed all
safety advisories to avoid potentially dangerous conditions caused by floods
and fast moving water.”
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
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U.S. Coast Guard sent
this bulletin at 05/03/2019 11:32 AM EDT
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard closes portion of the Mississippi River to all vessel traffic
near St. Louis, Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Miss – The Coast Guard has closed a portion of the Mississippi
River to all vessel traffic from mile marker 179 to 184 due to extremely
high water levels and fast moving currents, Friday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the closure zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via VHF Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332 at least 30 minutes
prior to movement.
Vessel movements within the closure zone should be to monitor or increase
waterway and port safety only. The captain of the port will review each
request to move within the closure zone on a case-by-base basis.
While outside the river closure zone, the Coast Guard strongly encourages
southbound transits between mile marker 179 and the JB Bridge at mile marker
168.5 only occur during daylight hours.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the marine industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
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DID YOU KNOW ?
Boaters are reminded
to contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol by dialing
*55 on a cellular phone if they need assistance or observe
another boater operating a vessel in an unsafe manner.
*55
Enter the number into your cell
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BE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR WAKE"
The wake from your boat &
the wake from your automobile (if your driving on a flooded road)
Both do damage !
www.RiverBills.com
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Illinois River
Two Week Closure Planned For This
Summer........
The US Army Corps of Engineers plans a two-week closure on
the Illinois River this Summer starting as early as August.
And additional closures of 90 to 120 days are expected in
the summers of 2020 and 2023. Businesses are being
encouraged to start making alternative plans for their
moving their commodities
To maintain a navigable connection on the Illinois Waterway
between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River, six of the
eight locks are scheduled to undergo major infrastructure
repairs . The US Army Corps of Engineers has developed plans
for the closure of multiple locks at the same time to
provide a window for much needed critical repairs and
maintenance, while reducing impacts to navigation
Click here
to read this news story from thetelegraph.com
With Photo & Video
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Tomorrow Tomorrow
Tomorrow
Friday, May 17, 2019
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wear Your Life Jacket To Work Day........
Reprinted
from US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook...
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Alton Marina Events !
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Grafton, Illinois ~ Message From The Mayor........
Power Washers, Property Taxes, Nina & Pinta Postponed
Good evening Grafton,
I’m sorry about being so late in the evening in making this post but I thought it important enough I should share.
After making numerous calls to Lowe’s, Home Depot, Menard’s and Sun Belt Rentals, the Alton Lowe’s manager came through for the City of Grafton and came up with 5 power washers for flood clean up. Andy Jackson was kind enough to assemble and service all 5 and they will be available for use tomorrow. Please call City Hall for details.
I also contacted Jersey County officials to see if an extension could be granted to homeowners and business owners on their property taxes. Chairman Don Little is working on this for us and hopefully we will have positive answer shortly.
Lastly, the captain of the Nina and Pinta was contacted and their visit to Grafton with their replica ships has been postponed/rescheduled for May 31-June 9. This is always a big draw for Grafton and we are happy to have them.
The water is receding and the sun is shining. Better days to come! Shooting for a City reopening Memorial Day weekend. Volunteers are welcome. Please contact City Hall or the Chamber of Commerce. Go Blues!!!
Rick Eberlin-Mayor of Grafton
Reprinted from Grafton, Illinois Facebook page... click here
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St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Flood Fight Update
St. Louis District, River & Reservoir Daily Report
The River and Reservoir Report (http://www.mvs-wc.usace.army.mil/dresriv.html)
provides current river and lake levels, a three day forecast,
flood stage, status and record flood elevations, as well as the
inflow and outflow.
Check out our Flood Fight Page (https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Home/Flood-Fight)
for the latest updates.
#2019floodfight
Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)
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Looking Up The Mississippi River
Good News......
As of 5:00AM this morning (05-15-19) ....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River crested at Winfield,
Grafton, Alton and the water levels are
continuing to drop !
All the river
gauges and forecasts from Pool 26 all the way up to Lake City,
Minnesota basically show the river levels falling, with a couple
of "Bumps Up"
of about a foot or so here and there. (Ref: Genoa, WI, La
Cross, Minnesota City, MN, Hastings, MN, St. Paul)
Check out RiverBills River Gauges
Page...
St. Louis, MO to St. Paul,
MN ....
click here
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My River Home
website &
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Longshot Saloon
facebook
The Cabana at the La Rosa
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Alton Motor Boat Club
Reopening
this Friday
The club will re-open this Friday for business! Kitchen will
open at 5pm.
We've missed you!
Reprinted from the
Alton Motor Boat Club Facebook page...
click here
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Grafton, Illinois
Flood Party This Weekend
3rd Chute Bar & Grill
Grafton flood party this Saturday!
We are having a party Saturday May 18th Jake Webber will be
playing from 1p to 5p. We are blocking off the street live
music, beer and food specials. Come up and support your local
bars...Grafton Oyster Bar will be open, shuttling people. We
will also have the Treehouse open all day Saturday. We do have a
designated parking areas all around including the bank. Come
Check it out... Let's Get It On!!
Reprinted from 3rd
Chute Facebook page...
click here
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River
History....
16 May of 1979 in River History
The news along the St. Louis Riverfront was grim on May 16, 1979, as that
was the day a Coast Guard inspector's hammer went right through the thin,
corroded hull of the S.S. Admiral. The owners announced that cruises would
stop that year.
Tom Dunn with Streckfus Steamers Inc. said that the Admiral would be sent to
New Orleans for repairs, which was the nearest location with a big enough
dry dock large enough to handle the Admiral.
Dunn said that they would definitely get the Admiral fixed, since they would
have the entire winter to make repairs. After assessing the damage in New
Orleans, Streckfus announced that the necessary repairs were unaffordable.
The Admiral would never cruise the Mississippi River again.......
Source Stltoday.com
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
JB Bridge Remains Closed
MODOT Unsure of Reopening
At this time transportation officials are uncertain of when the
westbound lanes of the Jefferson Barracks Bridge across the
Mississippi River will reopen. And their is a possibility that a
westbound lane will have to be re-routed onto the eastbound span
as a long-term solution.
The lab tests are expected today on the portion of the bridge
where cracks were discovered. Inspectors have also discovered
more, less severe cracks in other parts of the bridge.
Click here
to read this news tidbit from stltoday.com.
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A Few Missouri Major Road Closures .......
Reprinted from MODOT
Some St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
US-67 Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Mississippi River
Since 02-MAY-19.
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 M Eastbound / Westbound
Closed due to Flooding
Route N Eastbound (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
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St. Charles County
Road Closures .......
Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures...
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A Few
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 Washington St to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey 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.
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county
is closed due to flooding.
•IL 96 CH 2 to Pike County Line 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 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun
County is closed due to flooding
Click here
for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
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Ferry Closures .......
The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding
Click here for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
The Winfield Ferry is 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
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Alton Marina
website
Alton Marina
Facebook
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Missouri Department of Conservation News
Reeds Spring angler catches
record-breaking redear sunfish........
The
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces Josh Cole of
Reeds Spring is now a state record holder after shooting a
1-pound, 12-ounce redear sunfish at Table Rock Lake in Stone
County. Cole caught the fish while bowfishing April 29. The
previous record was a 1-pound, 1-ounce fish caught in 2017.
“I went out around 10:30 that night to go fishing with my
brother,” Cole said. “Once I shot the fish and got it in the
boat I was surprised to see how big it was, but I wasn’t
expecting it to be a state record.”
Cole shot the fish using an “alternative method” – bowfishing.
He said he’s still unsure about his plans for the state-record
fish.
“I’ve got in the freezer right now,” Cole noted. “Not sure if
I’ll end up mounting it.”
MDC staff verified the redear sunfish’s weight by using a
certified scale at Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery in
Branson.
Missouri state-record fish are recognized in two categories:
pole-and-line and alternative methods. Alternative methods
include: throwlines, limb lines, bank lines, jug lines,
spearfishing, snagging, snaring, gigging, grabbing, archery, and
atlatl.
For more information on state-record fish, visit the MDC website
at
http://bit.ly/2efq1vl
Reprinted from he Missouri
Department of Conservation..
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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
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Little John's Moptorsports...
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Little Johns Marine Service...
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2019 Race Schedule..Click
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Hey folks we are open. Take 109 to Rt 3
to get to us. $5.00 lunch specials. Come on down!
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.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Alton Marina Bridge is in place for your convenience !
The Deli at the Alton Marina will be opening soon
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The Blessing
of the Fleet Benefit
Sat.. July 27, 2019
1PM at Grafton Harbor
This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Thu ..open at 12pm
Fri.... open at 12pm
Sat.. open at 12pm
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed for the season
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Take Me To The River Champagne Brunch
Sunday...June 2
10am - 2pm
Music by D-Dock DJs
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Click here for more information on Facebook
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Duck Club Yacht Club
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)
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
"Appetizer of the Month" Crab Rangoon
$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
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Check out Grafton's Two Week Event and Music
Calendar May 1 thru May 12 ....
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence of
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Mark your calendars and make reservations
now!
Memorial Day
Weekend Cruises..click
here
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
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
TUE-THURS...11AM
- 12AM
FRI-SAT... 11AM - 1AM
SUN...11AM - 11PM
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Hi everyone! It's getting to be that time of year again! We are
looking for fun, energetic, and friendly servers, bartenders,
and cooks who can work on their feet. Servers must be 18 years
of age, bartenders 21 years of age, and cooks 16 years of age.
If anyone is interested, please contact Jeni Kiel at
618-799-9670.
Thank you, Kinder's Management.
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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
Sat, May 18 Spring Fling
with Jambone
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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
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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
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Sun..May 26..Tony Campanella ..2pm
Hours of operation
April ~ Thursdays open at 5pm
Friday -Sunday open at 12pm
Facebook Event Calender..
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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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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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..................... |
Open All Year |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed for the season |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Opening Memorial Day 2019 |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open for the season |
Evandy's_Boatel................................ |
Open All Year |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open All Year |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Closed for the season |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed for the season |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed for the season |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Open for the season |
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WEDNESDAY
May 15, 2019
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing
e-Waters of 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
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day.... was
sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann who hails out of Park Carl on
Wilson Road Slough in St. Charles County, Mo
Glass at 5:30 yesterday evening
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Hwy V in St.
Charles County Update
Near Orchard Farm, Mo
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
It’s official 1st day of no water
on Hwy V
Intersection Hwy V at North Shore
Dr
looking down towards Duck Club
Looking South on Hwy V towards
Duck Club
click pic to
enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.... were
sent to us by Toni Luttrell of the Boathouse Food & Deck located
on the Dardenne Slough of the Mississippi River at UMR 222.2
The road (Hwy V) is still closed as we cannot get into
homes or Marinas yet.
Toni
Check out the
Boathouse Food & Deck webpage...
click here
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CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Thu - Sun ..open at 12pm
Closing is sketchy, we call it business
decline
and depends on customers and weather
Website..
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Facebook..
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Events..
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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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here
for Facebook
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for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Portage des Sioux
Sunset
click
pic to enlarge
The Picture On This
Day in
2018......
was taken by Capt'n Mark Newlin who hails out of Portage
des Sioux, Mo
Monday's Sunset
after the storm
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING |
GRAFTON OYSTER BAR
IS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Mother Nature is NOT cooperating with us so far this season.
We are closed and hope to reopen by May 16. Please check our
FB page for updates and pray that there will be no more
flooding for the remainder of our boating season
TUE-THURS...11AM
- 12AM
FRI-SAT... 11AM - 1AM
SUN...11AM - 11PM
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
Grafton Oyster Bar will be offering the following weekly
specials
beginning May 1st, 2019
Wednesdays - Fifty Cent Chicken wings with your choice of 4
different sauces and $10.00 buckets of domestic beer
Every Friday & Saturday - Free Juke Box from 10pm until
close
Every Sunday- Breakfast from 8am until 11am to include fresh
fruit, assorted muffins, scrambled eggs, hash browns,
sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, omelet station, waffle
station and more.
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
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River News
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No new incident Reports
Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
website for "all" incident reports
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River Gear For Sale............
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US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
UPDATED MAY 08, 2019
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION - L/D CLOSURES - UPDATE
Due to high water conditions, the following L/D’s are closed to
navigation:
L/D 12 (MM
556.5) |
L/D 20 (MM 343.2) |
L/D 13 (MM
522.5) |
L/D 21 (MM 324.9) |
L/D
14 (MM 493.5) |
L/D 22 (MM 301.2) |
L/D 15 (MM
482.9) |
L/D 24 (MM 273.4) |
L/D 16 (MM
457.2) |
L/D 25 (MM 241.4) |
L/D 17 (MM 437.0) |
L/D 26 (Mile 200.8) |
L/D 18 (MM 410.5) |
L/D 27 (MM 185.5) |
Mariners are encouraged to contact
the respective lock masters, for additional information.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the extreme high water action phase IAW
the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
Recreational vessel
traffic is not recommended.
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 615.1) |
Pool 6
(Mile 728.5 – Mile 714.5) |
Pool 12 (Mile 556.6 –
Mile 502.9) |
Pool 9
(Mile 679.1 – Mile 647.9) |
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.
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 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2) |
Pool 11 (Mile 615.0 – Mile 583.0) |
Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9) |
Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile
522.4) |
Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 –
Mile 301.2) |
Pool 14 (Mile 522.3 – Mile
493.3) |
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 –
Mile 273.4) |
Pool 15–18 (Mile 493.2 – Mile
410.5 |
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 –
Mile 241.4) |
Pool 19 (Mile 410.4 – Mile
364.2) |
Pool 27 (Mile 200.4 –
Mile 185.5). |
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 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
The following areas are in the high
water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria Zone
(Mile 180.9 – Mile 145.6) |
Meredosia Zone (Mile
80.2 – Mile 50.0) |
Cooperas
Creek Zone (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0) |
Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9
– Mile 10.0) |
Havana Zone
(Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) |
Grafton Zone (Mile 9.9
– Mile 0.0) |
Beardstown
Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) |
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The COTP has established
a Safety Zone in the following zones. Vessel transit within
these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP: Peoria
Zone (Mile 180.9 – Mile 145.6), Meredosia Zone (Mile 80.2 – Mile
50.0) and Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0). Laying up
on levees in this area 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. There is a No
Wake Zone from Mile 223.5 to Mile 221.0 and from Mile 80.5 to
Mile 79.5, to protect the levees. 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
MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP
ADVISORY - UPDATE
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) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – 0.0). 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.
KASKASKIA RIVER
Continuing until further notice, the Jerry F. Costello L/D, in
the vicinity of Mile 0.8, will be closed due to high water
levels rising above 80.0 feet on the Tailwater Gauge. The Lock
will remain closed until water recedes below 80.0 feet on the
Tailwater Gauge. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.
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The "River News
and Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming
River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
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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 4,059 members as of 05-15-19.......
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U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1:24 PM
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard
issues safety zone on the Illinois River due to high water
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Coast Guard has issued a safety zone on the Illinois
River, restricting all vessel traffic from mile marker 187 to mile marker
145.6, and mile marker 80.2 to mile marker 10 due to extremely high water
levels and fast moving currents, Tuesday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the safety zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the maritime industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
“During this extended period of high water, public safety is our number one
priority,” said Capt. Scott Stoermer, Captain of the Port, Sector Upper
Mississippi River. “I urge commercial and recreational boaters to heed all
safety advisories to avoid potentially dangerous conditions caused by floods
and fast moving water.”
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
e-mailing
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U.S. Coast Guard sent
this bulletin at 05/03/2019 11:32 AM EDT
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard closes portion of the Mississippi River to all vessel traffic
near St. Louis, Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Miss – The Coast Guard has closed a portion of the Mississippi
River to all vessel traffic from mile marker 179 to 184 due to extremely
high water levels and fast moving currents, Friday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the closure zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via VHF Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332 at least 30 minutes
prior to movement.
Vessel movements within the closure zone should be to monitor or increase
waterway and port safety only. The captain of the port will review each
request to move within the closure zone on a case-by-base basis.
While outside the river closure zone, the Coast Guard strongly encourages
southbound transits between mile marker 179 and the JB Bridge at mile marker
168.5 only occur during daylight hours.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the marine industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
e-mailing
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DID YOU KNOW ?
Boaters are reminded
to contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol by dialing
*55 on a cellular phone if they need assistance or observe
another boater operating a vessel in an unsafe manner.
*55
Greg Kopft of the boat Chicken Ship sent us the following:
I was with the Water Patrol today and I mentioned that I had
tried to contact them using 55. I did not notice on your page
that it was * 55. The Patrol stated this has
happened in the past - people do not put *55.
RiverBill says... Thanks for the info Greg !
Enter the number into your cell
phone now under Missouri Water Patrol
www.RiverBills.com
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Upcoming Event.... June 22, 2019
The Longest Day
Alzheimer's Association
Pool 26 River Crawl For A
Cure........
Click flyer to enlarge
05-15-19 Update....
The ARRR Bar at Grafton Harbor and the Deli at Alton Marina have
joined the River Crawl.
Welcome aboard !
Attention Boaters:
Get involved... Support the cause.
Join a team
Click here
for more information on Facebook
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June 22, 2019
The Longest Day
Alzheimer's Association
Pool 26 River Crawl For A
Cure........
LETS CRAWL TOGETHER !
Get involved... Support the cause !
Join the RiverBills.com Pub Crawl Team
Lets Raise The Most $$ for
Alzheimer's
click here ..
scroll down to RiverBills.com
Click here
for more information on Facebook
RiverBills Pub Crawl
Team is going to start at the Boathouse
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BE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR WAKE"
The wake from your boat &
the wake from your automobile (if your driving on a flooded road)
Both do damage !
www.RiverBills.com
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Mississippi River At Alton,
Illinois
Argosy Casino Reopening On
Thursday........
The Argosy Casino Alton has announced
that they will be resuming operations on Thursday, May 16,
2019 at 10 am. Argosy had been forced to close on May 3rd
due to major Mississippi River flooding which limited access
to the property.
Argosy Vice President and General Manager
Steve Peate says that their primary concern is the safety of
their guests and team members.
Peate added that his team has been
working to guarantee a safe environment for their guests
before reopening for business. Peate says that they are
certain that they can resume operations and provide the
entertaining and rewarding experiences that guests
expect........
Click here
to read this news story from riverbender.com.
With Photo
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Alton Marina Events !
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Missouri River Levees
Communities Stressed As Levee Repairs Are Delayed........
Some of the communities that were flooded following the failures of levees along the Missouri River this spring are likely going to be exposed to high water during the upcoming months, as repair efforts are being delayed by the extent of the damage and the lingering floodwaters.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been assessing levees that were damaged in March after heavy rainfall and snow melt pushed the Missouri River and it's tributaries out of their banks in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas. The flooding has caused an estimated $3 billion in damages across the Midwest.
So far, only a couple of the 40 construction contracts necessary to repair the damaged Missouri River levees have been awarded, and the quickest repairs, the filling of holes in two levees near Hamburg and Percival, Iowa will not be completed until the rainy season is over........
Click here to read this news article from semissourian.com.
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St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Flood Fight Update
St. Louis District, River & Reservoir Daily Report
The River and Reservoir Report (http://www.mvs-wc.usace.army.mil/dresriv.html)
provides current river and lake levels, a three day forecast,
flood stage, status and record flood elevations, as well as the
inflow and outflow.
Check out our Flood Fight Page (https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Home/Flood-Fight)
for the latest updates.
#2019floodfight
Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)
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Looking Up The Mississippi River
Good News......
As of 5:00AM this morning (05-15-19) ....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River crested at Winfield,
Grafton, Alton and the water levels are
continuing to drop !
All the river
gauges and forecasts from Pool 26 all the way up to Lake City,
Minnesota basically show the river levels falling, with a couple
of "Bumps Up"
of about a foot or so here and there. (Ref: Genoa, WI, La
Cross, Minnesota City, MN, Hastings, MN, St. Paul)
Check out RiverBills River Gauges
Page...
St. Louis, MO to St. Paul,
MN ....
click here
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My River Home
website &
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Longshot Saloon
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The Cabana at the La Rosa
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River
History....
15 May 2010 in River History
The Big Kahuna Restaurant at Grafton Harbor celebrated it's Grand Opening
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Metro East Levees
Drainage & Levee District
Dissolving........
On Wednesday, the Chouteau, Nameoki and
Venice Drainage and Levee District voted to dissolve it's
district, and transfer it's property to the Metro East Sanitary
District.
Chairman Kurt Prenzler says that this is a
good thing, as the district was no longer assessing taxpayers
for drainage services since the CNV was annexed into the MESD in
July 2011.
Prenzler adds that the move is in the best
interest of taxpayers, as the CNV has no outstanding debt, and
the MESD will acquire the CNV's pump station near the Chain of
Rocks Bridge, 23 parcels of land and around $6,000.........
Click here
to read this news report from riverbender.com.
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Mississippi River Near St. Louis,
Missouri
JB Bridge Remains Closed.... Lower
U.S. 67 Lanes Still Closed Too....
The Missouri Department of Transportation has
not announced when they expect to reopen the lower lanes of U.S.
67 between the Lewis and Clark Bridges in West Alton, Missouri.
The current closure began on May 2nd, and has
been in effect for a week and a half. This is the second time
that the Mississippi River levels have required the lanes to be
shut down.
On Sunday, the Jefferson Barracks Bridge's
westbound span was closed after crews discovered a crack on a
steel beam on the underside of the road deck. MoDOT says that
repairs will take at least until the end of the week........
Click here
to read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com.
With Video and Audio.
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A Few Missouri Major Road Closures .......
Reprinted from MODOT
Some St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
US-67 Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Mississippi River
Since 02-MAY-19.
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 J Northbound / Southbound
Route B Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Dardenne Creek
Route C Northbound /Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Closed due to Flooding
Route M Eastbound / Westbound
Closed due to Flooding
Route N Eastbound (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
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St. Charles County
Road Closures .......
Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures...
click here
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A Few
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 Washington St to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey 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.
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county
is closed due to flooding.
•IL 96 CH 2 to Pike County Line 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 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun
County is closed due to flooding
Click here
for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
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Ferry Closures .......
The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding
Click here for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
The Winfield Ferry is 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
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Alton Marina
website
Alton Marina
Facebook
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Mississippi River At Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Lock And Dam No.1, Visitor Center Set
To Reopen........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul
District has announced that they will be reopening their visitor
center at Lock and Dam No.1 at Minneapolis, and start locking
all vessels on May 25, 2019.
The visitor center is free and open to the
public from 10 am to 6 pm daily. Lockage hours will run from 10
am to 8 pm daily. Vessels on the upstream side of the lock
should be prepared to lock downstream by 7:30 pm.
As far as the remaining two locks in the
Minneapolis, region are concerned, Lower St. Anthony Falls is
open for lockages from 10 am to 8 pm daily. The Upper St.
Anthony Falls lock is closed to all navigation.........
Click here
to read this news article from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
website.
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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
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News Release From BoatUS
Want to Learn
How to Boat? Affordable 3-Hour On-Water Training Courses June 8
Intro to Boating and Women Making
Waves offered on Irondequoit Bay
ROCHESTER,
N.Y., May 14, 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 Fleet Boat Club
offer a choice of two fun on-water boat training courses taught
aboard single-engine powerboats: Intro to Boating and Women
Making Waves, Saturday, June 8, at the club’s location at
Southpoint Marina, 1384 Empire Blvd., Rochester.
Both the Intro to Boating and Women Making Waves courses are
three hours long and affordably priced at $129 per person. Intro
to Boating covers shifting and steering, basic docking,
open-water handling and basic navigation, and is offered at
10:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and
2:45 p.m.
The ladies-only course, Women Making Waves, offers the same
curriculum and is the perfect opportunity to spend a half-day
learning boat-handling techniques in a supportive environment.
It’s offered at 10:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.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 Fleet Boat Club 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 18 years or older. To sign up for a
course or seek 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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Little John's Moptorsports...
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Little Johns Marine Service...
Click here
2019 Race Schedule..Click
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Hey folks we are open. Take 109 to Rt 3
to get to us. $5.00 lunch specials. Come on down!
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.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Alton Marina Bridge is in place for your convenience !
The Deli at the Alton Marina will be opening soon
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The Blessing
of the Fleet Benefit
Sat.. July 27, 2019
1PM at Grafton Harbor
This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Thu ..open at 12pm
Fri.... open at 12pm
Sat.. open at 12pm
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed for the season
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Take Me To The River Champagne Brunch
Sunday...June 2
10am - 2pm
Music by D-Dock DJs
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Click here for more information on Facebook
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Duck Club Yacht Club
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)
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
"Appetizer of the Month" Crab Rangoon
$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
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Check out Grafton's Two Week Event and Music
Calendar May 1 thru May 12 ....
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence of
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Mark your calendars and make reservations
now!
Memorial Day
Weekend Cruises..click
here
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
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
TUE-THURS...11AM
- 12AM
FRI-SAT... 11AM - 1AM
SUN...11AM - 11PM
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Hi everyone! It's getting to be that time of year again! We are
looking for fun, energetic, and friendly servers, bartenders,
and cooks who can work on their feet. Servers must be 18 years
of age, bartenders 21 years of age, and cooks 16 years of age.
If anyone is interested, please contact Jeni Kiel at
618-799-9670.
Thank you, Kinder's Management.
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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
Sat, May 18 Spring Fling
with Jambone
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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
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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
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Sun..May 26..Tony Campanella ..2pm
Hours of operation
April ~ Thursdays open at 5pm
Friday -Sunday open at 12pm
Facebook Event Calender..
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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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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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..................... |
Open All Year |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed for the season |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Opening Memorial Day 2019 |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open for the season |
Evandy's_Boatel................................ |
Open All Year |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open All Year |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Closed for the season |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed for the season |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed for the season |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Open for the season |
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TUESDAY
May 14, 2019
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing
e-Waters of 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
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The Polestar
Eagle
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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enlarge
The Picture of the Day.... was
sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann who hails out of park Carl on
Wilson Road Slough in St. Charles County, Mo
The Eagle on the point at Polestar
Boating Center
Sculptor Captain Tim Woodson
Check out
Polestar Boating Center...
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RiverBill says.... Thanks for the great picture Carl !
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CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Thu - Sun ..open at 12pm
Closing is sketchy, we call it business
decline
and depends on customers and weather
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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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for
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Catch of the Day
Mother's Day
Fishing ~ 2018
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The Pictures On This
Day in
2018......
were sent to us by Capt'n Shane Clark
Catching flats on trot lines.
Largest was 38lbs.
Catch of the Day
Page
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING |
GRAFTON OYSTER BAR
IS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Mother Nature is NOT cooperating with us so far this season.
We are closed and hope to reopen by May 16. Please check our
FB page for updates and pray that there will be no more
flooding for the remainder of our boating season
TUE-THURS...11AM
- 12AM
FRI-SAT... 11AM - 1AM
SUN...11AM - 11PM
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
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Grafton Oyster Bar will be offering the following weekly
specials
beginning May 1st, 2019
Wednesdays - Fifty Cent Chicken wings with your choice of 4
different sauces and $10.00 buckets of domestic beer
Every Friday & Saturday - Free Juke Box from 10pm until
close
Every Sunday- Breakfast from 8am until 11am to include fresh
fruit, assorted muffins, scrambled eggs, hash browns,
sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, omelet station, waffle
station and more.
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River News
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No new incident Reports
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River Gear For Sale............
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Accessories on-line..
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US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
UPDATED MAY 08, 2019
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION - L/D CLOSURES - UPDATE
Due to high water conditions, the following L/D’s are closed to
navigation:
L/D 12 (MM
556.5) |
L/D 20 (MM 343.2) |
L/D 13 (MM
522.5) |
L/D 21 (MM 324.9) |
L/D
14 (MM 493.5) |
L/D 22 (MM 301.2) |
L/D 15 (MM
482.9) |
L/D 24 (MM 273.4) |
L/D 16 (MM
457.2) |
L/D 25 (MM 241.4) |
L/D 17 (MM 437.0) |
L/D 26 (Mile 200.8) |
L/D 18 (MM 410.5) |
L/D 27 (MM 185.5) |
Mariners are encouraged to contact
the respective lock masters, for additional information.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the extreme high water action phase IAW
the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
Recreational vessel
traffic is not recommended.
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 615.1) |
Pool 6
(Mile 728.5 – Mile 714.5) |
Pool 12 (Mile 556.6 –
Mile 502.9) |
Pool 9
(Mile 679.1 – Mile 647.9) |
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.
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 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2) |
Pool 11 (Mile 615.0 – Mile 583.0) |
Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9) |
Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile
522.4) |
Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 –
Mile 301.2) |
Pool 14 (Mile 522.3 – Mile
493.3) |
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 –
Mile 273.4) |
Pool 15–18 (Mile 493.2 – Mile
410.5 |
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 –
Mile 241.4) |
Pool 19 (Mile 410.4 – Mile
364.2) |
Pool 27 (Mile 200.4 –
Mile 185.5). |
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 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
The following areas are in the high
water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria Zone
(Mile 180.9 – Mile 145.6) |
Meredosia Zone (Mile
80.2 – Mile 50.0) |
Cooperas
Creek Zone (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0) |
Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9
– Mile 10.0) |
Havana Zone
(Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) |
Grafton Zone (Mile 9.9
– Mile 0.0) |
Beardstown
Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) |
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The COTP has established
a Safety Zone in the following zones. Vessel transit within
these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP: Peoria
Zone (Mile 180.9 – Mile 145.6), Meredosia Zone (Mile 80.2 – Mile
50.0) and Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0). Laying up
on levees in this area 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. There is a No
Wake Zone from Mile 223.5 to Mile 221.0 and from Mile 80.5 to
Mile 79.5, to protect the levees. 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
MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP
ADVISORY - UPDATE
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) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – 0.0). 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.
KASKASKIA RIVER
Continuing until further notice, the Jerry F. Costello L/D, in
the vicinity of Mile 0.8, will be closed due to high water
levels rising above 80.0 feet on the Tailwater Gauge. The Lock
will remain closed until water recedes below 80.0 feet on the
Tailwater Gauge. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.
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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.....
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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 4,047 members as of 05-14-19.......
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U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1:24 PM
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard
issues safety zone on the Illinois River due to high water
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Coast Guard has issued a safety zone on the Illinois
River, restricting all vessel traffic from mile marker 187 to mile marker
145.6, and mile marker 80.2 to mile marker 10 due to extremely high water
levels and fast moving currents, Tuesday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the safety zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the maritime industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
“During this extended period of high water, public safety is our number one
priority,” said Capt. Scott Stoermer, Captain of the Port, Sector Upper
Mississippi River. “I urge commercial and recreational boaters to heed all
safety advisories to avoid potentially dangerous conditions caused by floods
and fast moving water.”
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
e-mailing
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U.S. Coast Guard sent
this bulletin at 05/03/2019 11:32 AM EDT
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard closes portion of the Mississippi River to all vessel traffic
near St. Louis, Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Miss – The Coast Guard has closed a portion of the Mississippi
River to all vessel traffic from mile marker 179 to 184 due to extremely
high water levels and fast moving currents, Friday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the closure zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via VHF Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332 at least 30 minutes
prior to movement.
Vessel movements within the closure zone should be to monitor or increase
waterway and port safety only. The captain of the port will review each
request to move within the closure zone on a case-by-base basis.
While outside the river closure zone, the Coast Guard strongly encourages
southbound transits between mile marker 179 and the JB Bridge at mile marker
168.5 only occur during daylight hours.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the marine industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
e-mailing
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BE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR WAKE"
The wake from your boat &
the wake from your automobile (if your driving on a flooded road)
Both do damage !
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llinois River Flooding
Representative Darin LaHood Toured
Flooding........
Parts of western Illinois are still
inundated by the Illinois River, however, the river levels
are starting to recede. The effects of flooding will likely
be felt for some time to come.
On Monday, Illinois Representative Darin
LaHood toured the effects of the flooding Illinois River.
LaHood said that this is the third year in a row for
flooding, and people are calling for higher levees.
LaHood's efforts are intended to make
Washington understand what locals deal with each spring. He
adds that instead of letting a Washington D.C. bureaucrat
make the decision not to raise the levee, local people
should make the decision........
Click here
to read this news article from khqa.com.
With Video
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Alton Marina Events !
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Mississippi River At Winfield, Missouri
River Levels Dropping.... Residents Cleaning Up
The level of the Mississippi River has been falling, and in Winfield, Missouri, the levels are low enough that it is easier for residents to get in and out.
Many homes have been inundated by the Mississippi River, and now that the water is receding, there is mud, grass, cornstalks, leeches, giant crawdads and giant worms.
The Red Cross will be out surveying the damage, but several residents will be on their own for the clean up costs. Homes must have at least 18 inches of water in them to qualify for federal aid.......
Click here to read this news story from ksdk.com. With Video.
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St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Flood Fight Update
St. Louis District, River & Reservoir Daily Report
The River and Reservoir Report (http://www.mvs-wc.usace.army.mil/dresriv.html)
provides current river and lake levels, a three day forecast,
flood stage, status and record flood elevations, as well as the
inflow and outflow.
Check out our Flood Fight Page (https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Home/Flood-Fight)
for the latest updates.
#2019floodfight
Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)
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St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lock Closures
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from
St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Looking Up The Mississippi River
Good News......
As of 5:00AM this morning (05-14-19) ....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River crested at Winfield,
Grafton, Alton last week and the water levels are
continuing to drop !
All the river
gauges and forecasts from Pool 26 all the way up to St. Paul,
Minnesota basically show the river levels falling, with a couple
of "Bumps Up"
of about a foot or so here and there. (Ref: Debuque, IA,
Genoa, WI, Minnesota City, MN, Hastings, MN)
Check out RiverBills River Gauges
Page...
St. Louis, MO to St. Paul,
MN ....
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My River Home
website &
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Longshot Saloon
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The Cabana at the La Rosa
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Photo courtesy
Wikipedia
River
History....
14 May 2011 in River History
The Morganza Spillway was opened up on the
Mississippi River In efforts to save Baton Rouge and New Orleans from the
flood. Opening the spillway flooded 3,000 square miles of rural Louisiana.
Go to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morganza_Spillway
for more information from Wiki Encyclopedia on the Morganza Spillway
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More River History...
May 12, 1969
Mississippi River Near LaGrange,
Missouri
Barge Explosion Remembered 50 Years
Later........
During a special ceremony held Monday night,
a proclamation was read establishing May 12 as a day of
remembrance in the history of LaGrange, Missouri.
On May 12, 1969, a barge carrying 840
thousand gallons of gasoline exploded, and the flaming barge
drifted down the Mississippi River, becoming lodged on the
Quincy railroad bridge.
The explosion made international headlines,
and led to changes ensuring barge safety. Following the Coast
Guard's extensive investigation, they recommended legislation
requiring tow boat pilots be licensed and to prevent tow boats
with ignition sources from being alongside moored barges while
being unloaded........
Click here to read this news report from khqa.com.
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Westbound JB Bridge Lanes To Remain
Closed Through This Week........
Officials have announced that the westbound
lanes on the Jefferson Barracks Bridge will remain closed until
at least the end of the week. Inspectors will need to determine
exactly what emergency repairs will be necessary after Sunday's
discovery of cracking in the span's steel beams.
The cracking on the westbound span of the
Jefferson Barracks Bridge were spotted Sunday afternoon during a
routine inspection by the Missouri Department of
Transportation. Tom Blair, the St. Louis area district engineer
for MoDOT says that they are concerned about a 6 foot long crack
in the weld linking the span's arch to a steel beam under the
road deck.
Blair says that the junction is crucial from
structural stability point of view. He also noted that the
crack is unusual for the type of bridge involved. Blair said
that MoDOT has called in several specialized inspectors to
examine the entire westbound span for any additional
cracks........
Click here
to read this news report from stltoday.com.
With Photos.
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A Few Missouri Major Road Closures .......
Reprinted from MODOT
Some St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
US-67 Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Mississippi River
Since 02-MAY-19.
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 J Northbound / Southbound
Route B Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Dardenne Creek
Route C Northbound /Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Closed due to Flooding
Route M Eastbound / Westbound
Closed due to Flooding
Route N Eastbound (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
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St. Charles County
Road Closures .......
Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures...
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A Few
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 Washington St to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey 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.
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county
is closed due to flooding.
•IL 96 CH 2 to Pike County Line 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 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun
County is closed due to flooding
Click here
for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
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Ferry Closures .......
The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding
Click here for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
The Winfield Ferry is 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
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Alton Marina
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Alton Marina
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Missouri Department of Conservation
News
Release
MDC: Squirrel and black
bass seasons open Memorial Day weekend
Hunt squirrel and catch and keep black bass beginning May 25.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Hunters and anglers can add fresh wild
game and fish to their Memorial Day menus. The Missouri
Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians that
squirrel and black bass seasons open May 25, the Saturday before
Memorial Day.
BLACK BASS
Anglers may catch and keep black bass, such as largemouth,
smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky bass, May 25 through Feb. 29, 2020,
in most streams south of the Missouri River. Black bass can be
caught and released legally throughout the year anywhere in
Missouri, and legal-sized bass may be kept all year long from
impoundments statewide. In most state waters, the daily limit on
black bass is six. Fish taken from most rivers and streams must
be 12 inches long. Additional specific regulations may apply to
specific waters or areas. Anglers must have a valid fishing
permit or be exempt.
More information on bass fishing can be found in MDC’s 2019
Summary of Missouri Fishing Regulations, available where permits
are sold, or online at
https://bit.ly/2J7b8dm
Get tips from MDC on cooking fish at
https://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing/get-started-fishing/cooking-fish
This News Release
partially reprinted Missouri Department of Conservation email.
Go to MDC for
information on Squirrel season in Missouri...
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News
Release From BoatUS
The Most
Practical Boating Safety Advice You'll Get This Year
ANNAPOLIS,
Md., May 13, 2019 -- Wearing a life jacket, avoiding alcohol,
and taking a boating safety course tops the list of things you
can do now to improve your chances of a long, safe summer of
boating. For this year’s National Safe Boating Week (May 18-24)
here’s three timely safety tips from the BoatUS Foundation for
Boating Safety and Clean Water.
1. Be on the lookout for small craft. The U.S. Coast
Guard reports that operator inattention and improper lookout are
at the top of the list for contributing factors to accidents.
Combined with the increasing popularity of paddlecraft such as
kayaks and standup paddleboards, boaters should slow down in
areas where paddlers congregate. Be mindful of your wake.
Consider learning the S.C.A.N. (Search, Concentrate, Analyze,
and Negotiate) method to help you safely navigate around
paddlers and other traffic on the water. Accept and understand
that some paddlers may not understand the rules of the road or
all of the safety risks inherent to small-craft operation. Some
boaters are guilty of this as well.
2. Avoid ship traffic. With the U.S. economy strong,
there may be more commercial ship traffic on coastlines,
harbors, and rivers than we’ve seen in recent years. Ships can
be deceptively fast, and recreational vessels attempting to
cross in front of moving vessels can disappear under a ship's
bow and out of the captain’s line of sight, greatly decreasing
safety for all aboard and potentially creating a very scary
situation. For more information on safe boat operation around
ships, go to BoatUS.org/RulesOfTheRoad.
3. Beware of the spring season of rain. According to NOAA,
nearly two-thirds of the lower 48 states face an elevated risk
for flooding through May. Snowmelt and heavy rain have brought
trees, flotsam and jetsam downstream where they can collide with
boats and create additional safety challenges with the increased
current. A boater’s best bet is to slow down, watch your speed
(especially running down current), keep an extra lookout, and
hope the sun comes out soon!
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers
a range of online and on-water boating safety training courses –
including 36 free state courses – that can be found at
BoatUS.org/Courses.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
here
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DID YOU KNOW ?
Boaters are reminded
to contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol by dialing
*55 on a cellular phone if they need assistance or observe
another boater operating a vessel in an unsafe manner.
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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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Little Johns Marine Service...
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Hey folks we are open. Take 109 to Rt 3
to get to us. $5.00 lunch specials. Come on down!
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.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Alton Marina Bridge is in place for your convenience !
The Deli at the Alton Marina will be opening soon
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The Blessing
of the Fleet Benefit
Sat.. July 27, 2019
1PM at Grafton Harbor
This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Thu ..open at 12pm
Fri.... open at 12pm
Sat.. open at 12pm
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed for the season
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Take Me To The River Champagne Brunch
Sunday...June 2
10am - 2pm
Music by D-Dock DJs
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Click here for more information on Facebook
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Duck Club Yacht Club
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)
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
"Appetizer of the Month" Crab Rangoon
$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
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Check out Grafton's Two Week Event and Music
Calendar May 1 thru May 12 ....
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence of
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Mark your calendars and make reservations
now!
Memorial Day
Weekend Cruises..click
here
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
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
TUE-THURS...11AM
- 12AM
FRI-SAT... 11AM - 1AM
SUN...11AM - 11PM
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Hi everyone! It's getting to be that time of year again! We are
looking for fun, energetic, and friendly servers, bartenders,
and cooks who can work on their feet. Servers must be 18 years
of age, bartenders 21 years of age, and cooks 16 years of age.
If anyone is interested, please contact Jeni Kiel at
618-799-9670.
Thank you, Kinder's Management.
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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
Sat, May 18 Spring Fling
with Jambone
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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
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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
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Sun..May 26..Tony Campanella ..2pm
Hours of operation
April ~ Thursdays open at 5pm
Friday -Sunday open at 12pm
Facebook Event Calender..
click here
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More Things Going On This Week
click here
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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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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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..................... |
Open All Year |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed for the season |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Opening Memorial Day 2019 |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open for the season |
Evandy's_Boatel................................ |
Open All Year |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open All Year |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Closed for the season |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed for the season |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed for the season |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Open for the season |
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MONDAY
May 13... 2019
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing
e-Waters of 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
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FLOODING
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
RiverBill says..The
floating marina office at Grafton Harbor
and home of the Grafton
Oyster Bar
High and Dry
click pic to
enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.... were
posted by Alex Wilson on
RiverBills Boaters Group
Few pictures of the flood water trying to get down and check out
Alton Motorboat Club with no success. Has anyone been down that
way by boat?
Alex
RiverBill says.... Thanks for all
of the pictures Alex
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CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Thu - Sun ..open at 12pm
Closing is sketchy, we call it business
decline
and depends on customers and weather
Website..
click here
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
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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!
Click
here
for Facebook
Click here
for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
My River Home
Pool 26
of the Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux
New blue metal roof going on
the Driftwood Crab Shack
Cool Cuban colors
The bow of the old Chris Craft hauled out of the marina
harbor on 3-31-18 setting on a trailer. The rest of her is
setting on the harbor bank in the distance.
See pic below.
03-31-18
The old steel hull Chris Craft as it
was hauled out of the marina harbor
Click pic to
enlarge
The Picture On This
Day in
2018......
were taken at My River Home Marina and
Resort
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Website
Facebook
Map |
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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More Boats
on
RiverBills.com
"All
Classifieds Page"
click here
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING |
GRAFTON OYSTER BAR
IS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Mother Nature is NOT cooperating with us so far this season.
We are closed and hope to reopen by May 16. Please check our
FB page for updates and pray that there will be no more
flooding for the remainder of our boating season
TUE-THURS...11AM
- 12AM
FRI-SAT... 11AM - 1AM
SUN...11AM - 11PM
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
Grafton Oyster Bar will be offering the following weekly
specials
beginning May 1st, 2019
Wednesdays - Fifty Cent Chicken wings with your choice of 4
different sauces and $10.00 buckets of domestic beer
Every Friday & Saturday - Free Juke Box from 10pm until
close
Every Sunday- Breakfast from 8am until 11am to include fresh
fruit, assorted muffins, scrambled eggs, hash browns,
sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, omelet station, waffle
station and more.
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
click here
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River News
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No new incident Reports
Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
website for "all" incident reports
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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
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US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
UPDATED MAY 08, 2019
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION - L/D CLOSURES - UPDATE
Due to high water conditions, the following L/D’s are closed to
navigation:
L/D 12 (MM
556.5) |
L/D 20 (MM 343.2) |
L/D 13 (MM
522.5) |
L/D 21 (MM 324.9) |
L/D
14 (MM 493.5) |
L/D 22 (MM 301.2) |
L/D 15 (MM
482.9) |
L/D 24 (MM 273.4) |
L/D 16 (MM
457.2) |
L/D 25 (MM 241.4) |
L/D 17 (MM 437.0) |
L/D 26 (Mile 200.8) |
L/D 18 (MM 410.5) |
L/D 27 (MM 185.5) |
Mariners are encouraged to contact
the respective lock masters, for additional information.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the extreme high water action phase IAW
the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
Recreational vessel
traffic is not recommended.
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 615.1) |
Pool 6
(Mile 728.5 – Mile 714.5) |
Pool 12 (Mile 556.6 –
Mile 502.9) |
Pool 9
(Mile 679.1 – Mile 647.9) |
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.
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 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2) |
Pool 11 (Mile 615.0 – Mile 583.0) |
Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9) |
Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile
522.4) |
Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 –
Mile 301.2) |
Pool 14 (Mile 522.3 – Mile
493.3) |
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 –
Mile 273.4) |
Pool 15–18 (Mile 493.2 – Mile
410.5 |
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 –
Mile 241.4) |
Pool 19 (Mile 410.4 – Mile
364.2) |
Pool 27 (Mile 200.4 –
Mile 185.5). |
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 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
The following areas are in the high
water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria Zone
(Mile 180.9 – Mile 145.6) |
Meredosia Zone (Mile
80.2 – Mile 50.0) |
Cooperas
Creek Zone (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0) |
Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9
– Mile 10.0) |
Havana Zone
(Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) |
Grafton Zone (Mile 9.9
– Mile 0.0) |
Beardstown
Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) |
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The COTP has established
a Safety Zone in the following zones. Vessel transit within
these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP: Peoria
Zone (Mile 180.9 – Mile 145.6), Meredosia Zone (Mile 80.2 – Mile
50.0) and Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0). Laying up
on levees in this area 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. There is a No
Wake Zone from Mile 223.5 to Mile 221.0 and from Mile 80.5 to
Mile 79.5, to protect the levees. 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
MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP
ADVISORY - UPDATE
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) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – 0.0). 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.
KASKASKIA RIVER
Continuing until further notice, the Jerry F. Costello L/D, in
the vicinity of Mile 0.8, will be closed due to high water
levels rising above 80.0 feet on the Tailwater Gauge. The Lock
will remain closed until water recedes below 80.0 feet on the
Tailwater Gauge. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.
Click here for the current Navigation Channel Condition
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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 4,031 members as of 05-13-19.......
Click here
and check it out.
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Click here...... Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1:24 PM
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard
issues safety zone on the Illinois River due to high water
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Coast Guard has issued a safety zone on the Illinois
River, restricting all vessel traffic from mile marker 187 to mile marker
145.6, and mile marker 80.2 to mile marker 10 due to extremely high water
levels and fast moving currents, Tuesday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the safety zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the maritime industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
“During this extended period of high water, public safety is our number one
priority,” said Capt. Scott Stoermer, Captain of the Port, Sector Upper
Mississippi River. “I urge commercial and recreational boaters to heed all
safety advisories to avoid potentially dangerous conditions caused by floods
and fast moving water.”
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
e-mailing
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U.S. Coast Guard sent
this bulletin at 05/03/2019 11:32 AM EDT
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard closes portion of the Mississippi River to all vessel traffic
near St. Louis, Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Miss – The Coast Guard has closed a portion of the Mississippi
River to all vessel traffic from mile marker 179 to 184 due to extremely
high water levels and fast moving currents, Friday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the closure zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via VHF Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332 at least 30 minutes
prior to movement.
Vessel movements within the closure zone should be to monitor or increase
waterway and port safety only. The captain of the port will review each
request to move within the closure zone on a case-by-base basis.
While outside the river closure zone, the Coast Guard strongly encourages
southbound transits between mile marker 179 and the JB Bridge at mile marker
168.5 only occur during daylight hours.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the marine industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
e-mailing
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BE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR WAKE"
The wake from your boat &
the wake from your automobile (if your driving on a flooded road)
Both do damage !
www.RiverBills.com
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Mississippi River At Alton,
Illinois
Despite High Water, Alton Open For
Tourism........
While flooding has been just a part of
life in historic Alton, Illinois, it's proximity to the
Mississippi River has been more of a blessing than a curse.
Stephanie Tate, of the Alton Regional
Convention & Visitor Bureau says that even though the Argosy
Casino has shut down, there isn't any reason to cancel your
weekend visit to Alton.
Tate does say that if all goes well,
attractions along the river like the Liberty Bank Alton
Amphitheater and the Argosy Casino will be open for business
soon........
Click here
to read this news article from altondailynews.com.
With Photo and Audio
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Alton Marina Events !
Click here for website
Click here for Facebook
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Mississippi River Flooding
The River Levels Will Be Falling This Week........
This week, several of the communities around the Metro East impacted by flooding along the Mississippi River should see the water levels continuing to fall.
The National Weather Service is forecasting that the river will drop from "major" to "moderate" flood stages during the coming week.
Calhoun County, Illinois is forecasted to stay in major flood stage throughout the week. The Illinois River had crested at 37.85 feet on May 8th, but as of Sunday, had only fallen to 37 feet........
Click here to read this news article from bnd.com. With Video.
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Grafton Harbor
Memorial Day Weekend Cruises
.
click here
for
website
Reprinted
from Grafton Harbor facebook..
click here |
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Mississippi Valley Division
The majority of the Mississippi Valley is wetter now,
than it has been in the past 124 years.
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Source: Mississippi Valley Division
(US Army Corps of Engineers)..
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St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Flood Fight Update
St. Louis District, River & Reservoir Daily Report
The River and Reservoir Report (http://www.mvs-wc.usace.army.mil/dresriv.html)
provides current river and lake levels, a three day forecast,
flood stage, status and record flood elevations, as well as the
inflow and outflow.
Check out our Flood Fight Page (https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Home/Flood-Fight)
for the latest updates.
#2019floodfight
Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)
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Looking Up The Mississippi River
Good News......
As of 5:00AM this morning (05-13-19) ....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River crested at Winfield,
Grafton, Alton last week and the water levels are
continuing to drop slowly !
All the river
gauges and forecasts from Pool 26 all the way up to St. Paul,
Minnesota basically show the river levels falling, with a little "Bumps Up"
of about a foot here and there starting in Genoa, WI.......
Check out RiverBills River Gauges
Page...
St. Louis, MO to St. Paul,
MN ....
click here
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My River Home
website &
facebook
Longshot Saloon
facebook
The Cabana at the La Rosa
facebook
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River
History....
May 13th 2017 in River History
Grafton Oyster Bar's opening day for their new outside deck/bar. |
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Riverbend History
The Great River Road Nearly Transformed
By Air Force........
The Great River Road is a favorite of
motorists, who enjoy boating during the summer, checking out the
fall colors during autumn and watching eagles in the winter
time. It came close to having another attraction, with the help
of Charles Lindbergh, himself.
Around 65 years ago, Elsah was among the 582
candidates for the new Air Force Academy. A blue-ribbon panel,
which included Charles Lindbergh, whittled down the candidates
to three, still including Elsah. Eventually, Harold Talbott,
Secretary of the Air Force decided that Colorado Springs would
be the new home of the Air Force Academy.
The proposed Elsah site was made up of
farmland and forest. The original roadway of Illinois Route 100
would have bisected the site, which would have practically
eliminated the Village of Chautauqua. Not all were happy with
the possibility of of the loss of the village, jets flying
overhead constantly, major increases in auto traffic and the
destruction of the countryside........
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Flooding Aftermath
Illinois Congressman Pushing For
Disaster Funding.........
Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis
(R-Taylorville) is calling on the Federal Emergency Management
Agency to give Illinois another opportunity to apply for funding
via their Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program.
FEMA reports that the State of Illinois did
not submit a completed application prior to the January 31st
deadline, leaving all communities across the state ineligible to
apply for those grants.
Davis states that the bi-partisan amendment
to the disaster supplemental package was denied floor time by
House Democratic leadership........
Click here
to read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com.
With Audio.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here |
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Mississippi River Near Louisiana,
Missouri
River Receded, Highway 79
Reopened........
On Sunday, the Missouri Department of
Transportation announced that the Mississippi River had receded,
and crews cleaned up Missouri State Highway 79 in order to
reopen it.
MoDOT states that as the Mississippi River
levels continue to fall, other roads will likely be reopening
this week........
Click here
to read this
news tidbit from hannibal.net.
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A Few Missouri Major Road Closures .......
Reprinted from MODOT
Some St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding:
US-67 Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Mississippi River
Since 02-MAY-19.
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 J Northbound / Southbound
Route B Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Dardenne Creek
Route C Northbound /Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Closed due to Flooding
Route M Eastbound / Westbound
Closed due to Flooding
Route N Eastbound (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 |
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St. Charles County
Road Closures .......
Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures...
click here
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A Few
Illinois Road Closures .......
•IL 3 Cora Levee to Water Street near Chester in Randolph
County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 3 Washington St to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey 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.
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county
is closed due to flooding.
•IL 96 CH 2 to Pike County Line 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 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun
County is closed due to flooding
Click here
for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
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Bridge Closures .......
None at this time
Click here for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
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Ferry Closures .......
The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding
Click here for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
The Winfield Ferry is 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
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Flooding Aftermath
Illinois Congressman Pushing For
Disaster Funding.........
Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis
(R-Taylorville) is calling on the Federal Emergency Management
Agency to give Illinois another opportunity to apply for funding
via their Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program.
FEMA reports that the State of Illinois did
not submit a completed application prior to the January 31st
deadline, leaving all communities across the state ineligible to
apply for those grants.
Davis states that the bi-partisan amendment
to the disaster supplemental package was denied floor time by
House Democratic leadership........
Click here
to read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com.
With Audio.
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DID YOU KNOW ?
Boaters are reminded
to contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol by dialing
*55 on a cellular phone if they need assistance or observe
another boater operating a vessel in an unsafe manner.
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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
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Emergency Repairs Shut Down Westbound
JB Bridge Lanes........
Sunday evening, the Missouri Department of
Transportation shut down the Jefferson Barracks Bridge after
routine inspections found that emergency repairs were needed.
MoDOT Spokesperson Marie Elliot says that the
westbound Jefferson Barracks Bridge lanes will remain closed
through the Monday morning rush hour. It is unclear how long
the lanes will remain closed.
MoDOT engineer Joe Molinaro said that during
the inspection, crews found cracks in the steel beams around 4
pm Sunday. The bridge, which was built in 1985, will remain
closed until crews determine what repairs are necessary........
Click here
to read this news report from stltoday.com.
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Photo.
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Little John's Moptorsports...
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Little Johns Marine Service...
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2019 Race Schedule..Click
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Hey folks we are open. Take 109 to Rt 3
to get to us. $5.00 lunch specials. Come on down!
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.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Alton Marina Bridge is in place for your convenience !
The Deli at the Alton Marina will be opening soon
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The Blessing
of the Fleet Benefit
Sat.. July 27, 2019
1PM at Grafton Harbor
This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Thu ..open at 12pm
Fri.... open at 12pm
Sat.. open at 12pm
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed for the season
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Take Me To The River Champagne Brunch
Sunday...June 2
10am - 2pm
Music by D-Dock DJs
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Click here for more information on Facebook
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Duck Club Yacht Club
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)
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
"Appetizer of the Month" Crab Rangoon
$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
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Check out Grafton's Two Week Event and Music
Calendar May 1 thru May 12 ....
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence of
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week |
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Mark your calendars and make reservations
now!
Memorial Day
Weekend Cruises..click
here
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
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
TUE-THURS...11AM
- 12AM
FRI-SAT... 11AM - 1AM
SUN...11AM - 11PM
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Hi everyone! It's getting to be that time of year again! We are
looking for fun, energetic, and friendly servers, bartenders,
and cooks who can work on their feet. Servers must be 18 years
of age, bartenders 21 years of age, and cooks 16 years of age.
If anyone is interested, please contact Jeni Kiel at
618-799-9670.
Thank you, Kinder's Management.
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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
Sat, May 18 Spring Fling
with Jambone
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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
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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
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Sun..May 26..Tony Campanella ..2pm
Hours of operation
April ~ Thursdays open at 5pm
Friday -Sunday open at 12pm
Facebook Event Calender..
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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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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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..................... |
Open All Year |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed for the season |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Opening Memorial Day 2019 |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open for the season |
Evandy's_Boatel................................ |
Open All Year |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open All Year |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Closed for the season |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed for the season |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed for the season |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Open for the season |
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Mother's Day Weekend
Sat, Sun..May 11,12... 2019
Over 9.4 Million Boater
Visits
Since Sept
12, 2004
To The Always Changing
e-Waters of 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
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More of the River Travels of
Capt'n Carl
Tiemann
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sun Pic
Driving down the
street
Notice...Slowly
with No Wake
click pic to
enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.... were
sent to us by Capt'n Joe DeSherlia of Grafton Harbor
Friday Evening
in Grafton
Carl Headed to
the 3rd Chute for Chicken Wings
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More of the River Travels of
Capt'n Carl
Tiemann
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sun Pic
click pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day.... was
sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann who hails out of Park Carl on
Wilson Road Slough in St. Charles County, Mo
Leaving Grafton
on Friday evening
The DeSherlia
Home's on the left.
The Loading Dock
and Light House in the Distance
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Clarksville, Mo
At Lock and Dam
24 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Video
click pic to
play video
The Video of the Day.... was
sent to us by Capt'n Bryan
RiverBill,
The lock gate at Clarksville
Capt Bryan
from the upper pool
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The River Travels of
Capt'n Carl
Tiemann
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
Dam boat just
drives itself here !
Chelsie and Dana at the 3rd
Chute.
Come on in and enjoy
It's Richard and
Toni on the deck at the Boathouse
click pic to
enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.... were
sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann who hails out of Park Carl's
on Wilson Road Slough in St. Charles County, Mo.
Friday Evening
on the River
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The Boathouse
Food & Deck
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sat Pic
It's Capt'n Carl
Tiemann and Richard chatting
click pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day.... was
sent to us by Toni Luttrell of the
Boathouse Food and Deck
Toni says...
Well I guess we
could start something like this. Lol
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CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Thu - Sun ..open at 12pm
Closing is sketchy, we call it business
decline
and depends on customers and weather
Website..
click here
Facebook..
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Events..
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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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here
for Facebook
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for
Website
Browse Our Boats
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
First Tubing of 2015
Season
The Picture On This
Day in
2015......
was sent to us by Capt'n Scott Tiemann who hails out of Two
Branch Marina in the boa..... Cloey Shea
Hi RiverBill,
I took my grandson and his friend boating Sunday and they got a
little wet on their first tubing of the year.
Scott Tiemann
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The Grafton Oyster Bar
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING |
GRAFTON OYSTER BAR
IS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Mother Nature is NOT cooperating with us so far this season.
We are closed and hope to reopen by May 16. Please check our
FB page for updates and pray that there will be no more
flooding for the remainder of our boating season
TUE-THURS...11AM
- 12AM
FRI-SAT... 11AM - 1AM
SUN...11AM - 11PM
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
Grafton Oyster Bar will be offering the following weekly
specials
beginning May 1st, 2019
Wednesdays - Fifty Cent Chicken wings with your choice of 4
different sauces and $10.00 buckets of domestic beer
Every Friday & Saturday - Free Juke Box from 10pm until
close
Every Sunday- Breakfast from 8am until 11am to include fresh
fruit, assorted muffins, scrambled eggs, hash browns,
sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, omelet station, waffle
station and more.
Menu..
click here
Website..
click here Facebook..
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River News
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Mel's Illinois Riverdock Restaurant
Illinois River at Hardin
Due to the water and unable to use our restrooms
we will be closed all day tomorrow (05-12-19).
Happy Mother's Day!
Reprinted
from Mel's Illinois Riverdock Restaurant Facebook...
click here
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
We will be closed on Mother's Day, May
12th, sorry for any inconvenience
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ADDED SUNDAY
1 Mississippi
he Muddy Flood-y Mississippi
River....
Reprinted from 1 Mississippi Facebook....
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ADDED SUNDAY
Mississippi River At Chester,
Illinois
A Barge Struck The Chester
Bridge.... The Span Has Reopened....
Saturday morning, the Chester Bridge
spanning the Mississippi River at Chester, Illinois was shut
down after being struck by a barge. The bridge links Route
51 in Perry County, Missouri to Randolph County, Illinois,
The Perry County Sheriff's Office
reported that the span was closed after a barge drifted into
a bridge support. The bridge was inspected for damage and
reopened just before noon.........
Click here
to read this news tidbit from kfvs12.com.
With Video
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ADDED SUNDAY
Mississippi River At St. Charles,
Missouri
It May Be A Year Before Youth
Soccer Fields Will Be Usable........
The receding floodwaters have some people
seeing the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel, the
St. Louis Youth Soccer Association is facing at least six
more weeks of flooded soccer fields.
After the Elm Point Levee breached, water
inundated homes, businesses as well as the SLYSA fields.
According to SLYSA officials, the fields are under about 16
feet of water.
Once the fields are cleared of the
floodwaters, there will be a lot of work necessary before
the SLYSA fields are usable. Estimates put repairs to the
complex somewhere between $500,000 and $1 Million........
Click here
to watch this news report from ksdk.com.
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ADDED SUNDAY
Mississippi River Near Thebes,
Illinois
Major Flooding Continuing Along The
Mississippi River........
The
National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky is reporting
that the Mississippi River is still in major flooding
status. A few communities in Alexander County, Illinois are
still being affected by the floodwaters.
Several streets in Gale, Illinois, have
been cut off from residents of Gale, Illinois. There are
several feet of water flooding over roads, nearly topping
street signs.
Floodwaters have also cut off several
streets in Thebes, Illinois, including a few homes that
residents are accessing by boat. The river has inundated a
playground and a ball field as well........
Click here
to read this news article from kfvs12.com.
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ADDED SUNDAY
Duck Boat News
Company Claims Duck Boats Given
O.K. Before Sinking........
Ripley Entertainment, the owners of the
duck boat that sank last July on Table Rock Lake, killing 17
people, is disputing that an independent investigator
determined that their vehicles did not comply with a
government standard.
In 2017, Ripley had hired Steve Paul to
inspect the boats prior to purchasing them from
Missouri-based Ride the Ducks International when they ceased
operations. Paul says that he inspected 24 of the 40 duck
boats that Ride the Ducks was selling, and he found the
vessels did not meet the Department of Transportation's
tailpipe location regulations.
Ripley Entertainment spokeswoman Suzanne
Smagala told the Associated Press that Paul had passed the
duck boats in his report. Smagala submitted a letter to the
AP that says Paul gave Stretch Duck 07 the "Road Test
Condition Grade" of "Good". The letter also states that
Paul's report addressed the tailpipes not meeting DOT
regulations........
Click here
to read this news article from semissourian.com
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No new incident Reports
Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol
website for "all" incident reports
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River Gear For Sale............
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buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox
in a few short days
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US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Louis District - Weekly Navigation Channel Condition
UPDATED MAY 08, 2019
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION - L/D CLOSURES - UPDATE
Due to high water conditions, the following L/D’s are closed to
navigation:
L/D 12 (MM
556.5) |
L/D 20 (MM 343.2) |
L/D 13 (MM
522.5) |
L/D 21 (MM 324.9) |
L/D
14 (MM 493.5) |
L/D 22 (MM 301.2) |
L/D 15 (MM
482.9) |
L/D 24 (MM 273.4) |
L/D 16 (MM
457.2) |
L/D 25 (MM 241.4) |
L/D 17 (MM 437.0) |
L/D 26 (Mile 200.8) |
L/D 18 (MM 410.5) |
L/D 27 (MM 185.5) |
Mariners are encouraged to contact
the respective lock masters, for additional information.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL
CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the extreme high water action phase IAW
the Western Rivers WAP Annex: Zone 28 (Mile 185.4 – Mile 109.9).
Recreational vessel
traffic is not recommended.
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 615.1) |
Pool 6
(Mile 728.5 – Mile 714.5) |
Pool 12 (Mile 556.6 –
Mile 502.9) |
Pool 9
(Mile 679.1 – Mile 647.9) |
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.
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 20 (Mile 364.1 – Mile 343.2) |
Pool 11 (Mile 615.0 – Mile 583.0) |
Pool 21 (Mile 343.1 – Mile 324.9) |
Pool 13 (Mile 556.6 – Mile
522.4) |
Pool 22 (Mile 324.8 –
Mile 301.2) |
Pool 14 (Mile 522.3 – Mile
493.3) |
Pool 24 (Mile 301.1 –
Mile 273.4) |
Pool 15–18 (Mile 493.2 – Mile
410.5 |
Pool 25 (Mile 273.3 –
Mile 241.4) |
Pool 19 (Mile 410.4 – Mile
364.2) |
Pool 27 (Mile 200.4 –
Mile 185.5). |
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 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.
ILLINOIS RIVER
The following areas are in the high
water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Peoria Zone
(Mile 180.9 – Mile 145.6) |
Meredosia Zone (Mile
80.2 – Mile 50.0) |
Cooperas
Creek Zone (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0) |
Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9
– Mile 10.0) |
Havana Zone
(Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) |
Grafton Zone (Mile 9.9
– Mile 0.0) |
Beardstown
Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3) |
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The COTP has established
a Safety Zone in the following zones. Vessel transit within
these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP: Peoria
Zone (Mile 180.9 – Mile 145.6), Meredosia Zone (Mile 80.2 – Mile
50.0) and Hardin Zone (Mile 49.9 – Mile 10.0). Laying up
on levees in this area 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. There is a No
Wake Zone from Mile 223.5 to Mile 221.0 and from Mile 80.5 to
Mile 79.5, to protect the levees. 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
MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP
ADVISORY - UPDATE
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) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – 0.0). 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.
KASKASKIA RIVER
Continuing until further notice, the Jerry F. Costello L/D, in
the vicinity of Mile 0.8, will be closed due to high water
levels rising above 80.0 feet on the Tailwater Gauge. The Lock
will remain closed until water recedes below 80.0 feet on the
Tailwater Gauge. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any
special instructions that may be issued by the lockmaster.
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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.....
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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 4,017 members as of 05-13-19.......
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and check it out.
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U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1:24 PM
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard
issues safety zone on the Illinois River due to high water
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Coast Guard has issued a safety zone on the Illinois
River, restricting all vessel traffic from mile marker 187 to mile marker
145.6, and mile marker 80.2 to mile marker 10 due to extremely high water
levels and fast moving currents, Tuesday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the safety zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the maritime industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
“During this extended period of high water, public safety is our number one
priority,” said Capt. Scott Stoermer, Captain of the Port, Sector Upper
Mississippi River. “I urge commercial and recreational boaters to heed all
safety advisories to avoid potentially dangerous conditions caused by floods
and fast moving water.”
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
e-mailing
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U.S. Coast Guard sent
this bulletin at 05/03/2019 11:32 AM EDT
News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard closes portion of the Mississippi River to all vessel traffic
near St. Louis, Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Miss – The Coast Guard has closed a portion of the Mississippi
River to all vessel traffic from mile marker 179 to 184 due to extremely
high water levels and fast moving currents, Friday.
Vessel operators may request permission to move within the closure zone from
the captain of the port representative at Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi River via VHF Ch. 16 or at (314) 269-2332 at least 30 minutes
prior to movement.
Vessel movements within the closure zone should be to monitor or increase
waterway and port safety only. The captain of the port will review each
request to move within the closure zone on a case-by-base basis.
While outside the river closure zone, the Coast Guard strongly encourages
southbound transits between mile marker 179 and the JB Bridge at mile marker
168.5 only occur during daylight hours.
The Coast Guard captain of the port determines when to issue a river closure
by following a Waterways Action Plan, which provides the marine industry,
U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state and local governments
with a coordinated plan for facilitating the safe and orderly movement of
traffic during extreme conditions on the inland rivers.
Restrictions to operations will be lifted as soon as conditions improve.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard
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BE RESPONSIBLE FOR "YOUR WAKE"
The wake from your boat &
the wake from your automobile (if your driving on a flooded road)
Both do damage !
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Illinois Department Natural Resources
Illinois Fishing Report
Fishing Report for Mississippi - Pool
Pool 25-26 Grafton
WEEK
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FISH
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FISHING CONDITIONS
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5-07-19 |
CRAPPIE |
FAIR to GOOD:
Shiners are the favorite baits this week. The
rainfall keeps conditions stirred up and muddy -
more in the forecast. |
5-07-19 |
LARGEMOUTH
BASS |
FAIR: Area farm
ponds are producing with top water lures.
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5-07-19 |
CHANNEL
CATFISH |
GOOD: Fish are
biting in the main channel on Gold fish. Nice sized
fish are being reeled in. |
5-07-19 |
RAINBOW
TROUT |
FAIR to GOOD: Some
nice sized fish are being taken from the state
stocked trout ponds in the area with red worms.
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ifishillinois.org..
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Illinois River Near Meredosia,
Illinois
Governor Pritzker Toured Flooding
Illinois River........
On Friday, Illinois Governor J.B.
Pritzker toured flooding along the Illinois River. He made
a stop at Meredosia to survey the situation on the ground.
Last week, Governor Pritzker issued a
disaster declaration for the 34 Illinois counties affected
by flooding. During a press conference held on Meredosia's
North Levee, Pritzker said the Illinois Emergency Management
Agency has "delivered on all requests".
The Governor added that it is extremely
important that the state emergency agency is available to
every county emergency management organization and
leader.........
Click here
to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.
With Photos.
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My River Home
website &
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Longshot Saloon
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The Cabana at the La Rosa
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Illinois River Near Hardin, Illinois
Flooding Prompts Students To Paddle To School........
The flooding Illinois River near Hardin has taken out the main roadway leading to Calhoun High School, prompting some of the students to trade their cars for kayaks.
Student Sydney Baalman believes that kayaking is safer that taking the hilly detour. He says there are winding roads with several hills on the detour. Baalman adds that paddling is quicker than taking the detour.
The Calhoun High School students are also helping out their town; two school days were cancelled to allow students to help out with sandbagging efforts........
Click here to read this news story from ksdk.com. With Video.
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St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Flood Fight Update
St. Louis District, River & Reservoir Daily Report
The River and Reservoir Report (http://www.mvs-wc.usace.army.mil/dresriv.html)
provides current river and lake levels, a three day forecast,
flood stage, status and record flood elevations, as well as the
inflow and outflow.
Check out our Flood Fight Page (https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Home/Flood-Fight)
for the latest updates.
#2019floodfight
Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)
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Looking Up The Mississippi River
Good News......
As of 5:00AM this morning (05-11-19) ....
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River has crested at Winfield,
Grafton, Alton this week and the water levels are
continuing to drop !
All the river
gauges and forecasts from Pool 26 all the way up to St. Paul,
Minnesota basically show the river levels falling, with a little "Bumps Up"
of about a foot here and there starting in Genoa,
WI.......
Check out RiverBills River Gauges
Page...
St. Louis, MO to St. Paul,
MN ....
click here
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River
History....
May 11th 2008 in River History
Flood of 2008
~Mississippi River Lock and Dams 16, 17, 20, 22 reopen to Navigation
~Grafton Ferry was closed due to high water
~Brussels Ferry just re-opened for business
“Farmer Wants A Wife,” staring Matt Neustadt, a bachelor from Orchard Farm,
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Photo courtesy US Army Corps of Engineers
Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Coast Guard, Corps Coordinate Vessel
Passage Through River Closure Zone.........
The U.S. Coast Guard, in cooperation with the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provided safe passage of a vessel
through St. Louis Harbor's high water closure zone and the
previously closed Lock and Dam No.27.
The vessel Tate Oglesby was slated to
provide emergency support for flood damage. Tate Oglesby
is towing the dredge Iowa and its supporting barges to
the Omaha region to repair crucial levees and reopen Interstate
29.
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port shut down
a part of the Mississippi River, including the St. Louis Port
area to all vessel traffic between the 179 Mile Marker and the
184 Mile Marker due to high water levels and swift
currents........
Click here
to read this news report from the U.S. Coast Guard website.
With Photos.
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Photo courtesy the Waterways Journal Facebook...
click here to read story
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Alton Marina
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Alton Marina
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Mississippi River At Hartford, Illinois
Lewis And Clark Historic Site Hosted
Discovery Day........
The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in
Hartford, Illinois hosted hundreds of school children on Friday,
where they learned about Close-order drills, rope-making,
beekeeping and bartering.
The "Discovery Day" events lead into the
"Point of Departure" events, which will run from 10 am to 4 pm
on Saturday and Sunday. This year's event is celebrating the
215th anniversary of the launching of the Lewis and Clark
Expedition.
Reenactors will be manning several stations
detailing activities, crafts and other aspects of life in
Illinois, and what the Lewis and Clark Expedition had to contend
with........
Click here
to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
With Photos.
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A Few Missouri Major Road Closures .......
Some St. Louis area roads closed due to flooding
US-67 Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Mississippi River
Since 02-MAY-19.
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 J Northbound / Southbound
Route B Westbound / Eastbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Dardenne Creek
Route C Northbound /Southbound (ST. CHARLES County)
Closed due to Flooding
Route M Eastbound / Westbound
Closed due to Flooding
Route N Eastbound (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
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St. Charles County
Road Closures .......
Check out the St. Charles County Road Closures...
click here
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A Few
Illinois Road Closures .......
•IL 3 Cora Levee to Water Street near Chester in Randolph
County is closed due to flooding.
•IL 3 Washington St to IL 100 in Grafton in Jersey 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.
•IL 96 Jefferson to IL 100 in Kampsville in Calhoun county
is closed due to flooding.
•IL 96 CH 2 to Pike County Line 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 IL 16 to Pike County Line near Hardin in Calhoun
County is closed due to flooding
Click here
for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
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Bridge Closures .......
None at this time
Click here for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
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Ferry Closures .......
The Brussels Ferry is closed due to flooding
Click here for more information from Illinois Department of
Transportation
The Winfield Ferry is 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
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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
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Mississippi River Near Ste. Genevieve,
Missouri
Volunteers Are Monitoring The City's
Levee For Leaks........
Continued flooding along the Mississippi
River has prompted volunteers in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri to
walk the city's levee as a proactive method of protecting the
town.
Every day since Saturday, May 4, volunteers
and members of the Amateur Radio Emergency Services have been
making the rounds on the city side of the levee each day in four
hour shifts.
According to Gary Roth, the Public Works
Director, the levee walkers free up Public Works staff for other
duties. Roth adds that they perform inspections on the gates
several times per day. He says that there is one with water
coming under it, but that is considered to be no threat........
Click here
to read this news story from kfvs12.com.
With Photo.
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DID YOU KNOW ?
Boaters are reminded
to contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol by dialing
*55 on a cellular phone if they need assistance or observe
another boater operating a vessel in an unsafe manner.
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Click here...... Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
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Missouri River Near St. Joseph,
Missouri
River Flooding Causing Additional
Problems Where Levees Broke........
The swollen Missouri River is causing
additional issues in a part of northwestern Missouri that was
battered by floodwaters after levees broke back in March.
The rain bloated Missouri River has once
again flooded the small village of Big Lake in Holt County,
Missouri, where some of the approximately 160 residents have
started cleaning up after the earlier flooding.
Tom Bullock, the Holt County Emergency
Management Director says that the river levels haven't fallen
enough to allow crews to make repairs to the failed earthen
levees........
Click here
to read this news report from semissourian.com.
With
Photos
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Little John's Moptorsports...
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Little Johns Marine Service...
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2019 Race Schedule..Click
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
Hey folks we are open. Take 109 to Rt 3
to get to us. $5.00 lunch specials. Come on down!
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.
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The Alton Marina Bridge is in place for your convenience !
The Deli at the Alton Marina will be opening soon
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The Blessing
of the Fleet Benefit
Sat.. July 27, 2019
1PM at Grafton Harbor
This Year's Theme.. Mardi Gras
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Thu ..open at 12pm
Fri.... open at 12pm
Sat.. open at 12pm
Upcoming Events..
click here
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed for the season
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Past Commodore's Party
Saturday...May 11
12:30 - 4:30
Music by Johnny Chase
New Location:
First Capitol Lions Club, 520 N Benton, St. Charles 63301
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Duck Club Yacht Club
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)
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
We will be closed on Mother's Day, May
12th, sorry for any inconvenience
"Appetizer of the Month" Crab Rangoon
$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
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi &
Illinois Rivers
Two Week Activity Calendar
Check out Grafton's Two Week Event and Music
Calendar May 1 thru May 12 ....
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence of
Mississippi and Illinois Rivers
Grafton Harbor Gift Shop & Winery is open 7 day a week
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Grafton Harbor
Grafton Harbor River Adventures
Mark your calendars and make reservations
now!
Memorial Day
Weekend Cruises..click
here
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
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Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
TUE-THURS...11AM
- 12AM
FRI-SAT... 11AM - 1AM
SUN...11AM - 11PM
2019 FESTIVAL & MUSIC SCHEDULE...
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle,
IL
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Hi everyone! It's getting to be that time of year again! We are
looking for fun, energetic, and friendly servers, bartenders,
and cooks who can work on their feet. Servers must be 18 years
of age, bartenders 21 years of age, and cooks 16 years of age.
If anyone is interested, please contact Jeni Kiel at
618-799-9670.
Thank you, Kinder's Management.
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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
Sat, May 18 Spring Fling
with Jambone
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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
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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
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Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Sun..May 26..Tony Campanella ..2pm
Hours of operation
April ~ Thursdays open at 5pm
Friday -Sunday open at 12pm
Facebook Event Calender..
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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
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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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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..................... |
Open All Year |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed for the season |
Driftwood Crab
Shack @ MRH Resort.. |
Opening Memorial Day 2019 |
Duck Club Yacht
Club........................ |
Open for the season |
Evandy's_Boatel................................ |
Open All Year |
Froges Bar &
Grill.............................. |
Open All Year |
Grafton Harbor
Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster
Bar............................. |
Open All Year |
Kinder's
Restaurant.......................... |
Closed for the season |
Longshot
Saloon................................ |
Closed for the season |
LaRosa
Cantina................................. |
Closed for the season |
Yacht Club of
St. Louis..................... |
Open for the season |
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