Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 2:11AM CDT until July 11 at 5:15AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 12:11am
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Madison County in southeastern Missouri...
Saint Francois County in southeastern Missouri...
* WHEN...Until 515 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Overflowing poor drainage areas. River or stream flows
are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 211 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Farmington, Bonne Terre, Desloge, Fredericktown, Bismarck,
Leadwood, Park Hills, Iron Mountain Lake, Junction City, Cobalt,
Knob Lick, Roselle, Iron Mountain, Leadington, Doe Run,
Libertyville, Mine La Motte, Catherine Place, Frankclay and
French Village.
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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Madison, MO; St. Francois, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: