Because of Alton 's location at the Mississippi River , the Great Flood of 1993 with its high water level caused severe damage to the city . Alton 's water supply was cut off due to flooding , and townspeople had to be supplied with bottled water for more than three weeks . Many local businesses , including Anheuser-Busch of St. Louis , donated funds to help the people of Alton
Great Flood of 1993
Great Flood of 1993
Alton, Illinois