Headline:
Flood Warning issued November 10 at 9:43AM CST until November 11 at 6:05PM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 10, 2024 - 7:43am
Expires:
November 11, 2024 - 4:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Meramec River near Arnold.
Meramec River at Fenton.
Meramec River at Valley Park.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 48 hours.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Meramec River at Valley Park.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Water enters the SW corner of Larkin
Williams and Yarnell Road intersection through a stormwater
grate. In Valley Park...Marshall Road begins to flood between
Tree Court Industrial Road and Timberview Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CST Sunday the stage was 20.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CST Sunday was 30.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this afternoon and continue falling to 0.7 feet Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
20.7 feet on 04/23/1972.
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:
Jefferson, MO; St. Louis, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO