Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 9 at 10:14PM CDT until July 10 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 8:14pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Mississippi County in southeastern Missouri...
Northeastern New Madrid County in southeastern Missouri...
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1014 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sikeston, East Prairie, Big Oak Tree State Park, Towosahgy State
Historic Site, Morehouse, Matthews, Canalou, Farrenburg and
Dorena.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Mississippi, MO; New Madrid, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: