Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 6 at 7:52PM CST until November 11 at 10:42PM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 6, 2024 - 5:52pm
Expires:
November 8, 2024 - 6:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following points along the
Meramec River in Missouri...
Meramec River at Pacific.
Meramec River at Fenton.
Meramec River at Valley Park.
Meramec River near Eureka.
Meramec River near Steelville.
Meramec River near Sullivan.
Meramec River near Arnold.
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 at Pacific.
* WHEN...Until late Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, 20 to 30 residences become subject to
flooding. Major flooding begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 18.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.7
feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 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:
Franklin, MO; Jefferson, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO