The Flood Warning for the Kaskaskia River in Vandalia has worsened from recent heavy rains. The Kaskaskia River in Vandalia is now above it’s 18 foot flood stage and will continue to rise until reaching a crest of 23.5 feet by Sunday morning. At 23 feet or better the Kaskaskia River in Vandalia goes slightly over the agricultural levee. The river is expected then to start dropping and is expected to go below flood stage on Tuesday.