Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 5 at 12:13AM CST until November 5 at 3:15AM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 4, 2024 - 10:13pm
Expires:
November 5, 2024 - 1:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Missouri, including the
following counties, southern Franklin and western Saint Charles.
* WHEN...Until 315 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1211 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen over the past 2 hours, in addition to several
inches of rainfall earlier in the day.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
O'Fallon, Wildwood, Wentzville, Lake St. Louis, Washington,
Dardenne Prairie, Union, Sullivan, Pacific, St. Clair, St.
Paul, Villa Ridge, Gray Summit, New Melle, Parkway,
Josephville, Augusta, Miramiguoa Park, Defiance and Lonedell.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Franklin, MO; St. Charles, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO