Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 11 at 12:44AM CDT until July 13 at 11:20PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 10:44pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Meramec River near Sullivan.
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 20.0 feet, A levee along the left bank upsstream of
the Highway 19 bridge is overtopped near this height, flooding the
campgrounds at Lucky Clover Resort.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:15 AM CDT Saturday was 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 19.4 feet early this morning.
It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 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
Sender: