Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 27 at 6:27PM CDT until April 27 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 4:27pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 627 PM CDT, Even though heavy rain has ended, runoff from
excessive rainfall will continue to cause flash flooding. Between 2
and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Monroe City, Paris, Santa Fe, Stoutsville, Florida and Indian
Creek.
This includes the following State Parks...
Union Covered Bridge Historic Site and Mark Twain Lake Recreational
Area.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Monroe, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: