Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 5 at 2:48PM CST until November 12 at 7:46AM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 12:48pm
Expires:
November 7, 2024 - 1:00am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Missouri...
Meramec River at Pacific.
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Missouri...
Meramec River at Fenton.
Meramec River at Valley Park.
Meramec River near Eureka.
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 major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Meramec River near Eureka.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday, November 12.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 19.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:30 PM CST Tuesday was 19.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.6
feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
36.7 feet on 09/26/1993.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Area Description:
Jefferson, MO; St. Louis, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO