Missouri Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/10/2026 18:50

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 10 at 8:50PM CDT until July 13 at 11:20PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 10, 2026 - 6:50pm
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Sullivan. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Steelville. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Meramec River near Steelville. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Campgrounds at Bird's Nest Lodge begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Friday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Area Description: 
Crawford, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO