Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 6 at 10:09AM CST until November 9 at 2:12PM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 6, 2024 - 8:09am
Expires:
November 7, 2024 - 8:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Missouri...
Bourbeuse River at Union.
Meramec River at Pacific.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri...
Meramec River at Fenton.
Meramec River at Valley Park.
Meramec River near Eureka.
Meramec River near Steelville.
Meramec River near Arnold.
Meramec River near Sullivan.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 48 hours.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Meramec River near Steelville.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, The front porch of the office at Lucky
Clover campgrounds begins flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 27.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CST Wednesday was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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