Missouri Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/11/2026 07:23

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 11 at 9:23AM CDT until July 13 at 2:38PM 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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Meramec River near Steelville. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Below 16.5 feet, Missouri Route TT may become available for use in both directions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 AM CDT Saturday was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 2.2 feet Friday morning. - 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