Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 5 at 7:40AM CST until November 9 at 8:12PM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 5:40am
Expires:
November 6, 2024 - 5:45pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following river in Missouri...
Meramec River near Steelville.
Meramec River near Sullivan.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 48 hours.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Meramec River near Steelville.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 15.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6
feet tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even
higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor
this developing situation and issue follow up statements as
conditions change.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Area Description:
Crawford, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO