Headline:
Flood Advisory issued November 5 at 12:55AM CST until November 5 at 4:00AM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 4, 2024 - 10:55pm
Expires:
November 5, 2024 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Missouri, including the
following counties and independent city, northern Jefferson,
northeastern Saint Charles, Saint Louis and Saint Louis City.
* WHEN...Until 400 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or
other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1255 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.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
St. Louis, O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, Florissant,
Chesterfield, Wildwood, University City, Ballwin, Alton,
Kirkwood, Maryland Heights, East St. Louis, Hazelwood,
Webster Groves, Ferguson, Arnold, Manchester, Godfrey and
Creve Coeur.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Jefferson, MO; St. Charles, MO; St. Louis, MO; St. Louis City, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO