Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 11 at 9:23AM CDT until July 14 at 11:36AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 7:23am
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 7:30pm
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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Meramec River near Sullivan.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Below 22.0 feet, Missouri Route W may become available
for use beyond Route JJ. Below 21.0 feet, Sappington Bridge Road
just north of the Meramec River bridge may become available for
use. Below 18.5 feet, Missouri Route N may become available for use
in both directions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:29 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:29 AM CDT Saturday was 23.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Monday morning and continue falling to 4.4 feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 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; Washington, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
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