Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in St Louis MO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Sullivan. Meramec River near Arnold. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Meramec River near Sullivan.

* WHEN...From this evening to Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The main entrance gate at Onondaga Cave State Park begins flooding near this height. This may eventually force the park to use the rear entrance as the primary entrance to the park. At 13.5 feet, Cave Road begins flooding at Onondaga Cave State Park near this height.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 13.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CRAWFORD, MO ... WASHINGTON, MO

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx. The next statement will be issued Tuesday evening at 800 PM CDT.