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Washington County 911
Tuesday April 30th, 2024 :: 09:15 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 09:30PM Thursday

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Arnold. Meramec River near Sullivan. 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 Sullivan.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday evening.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.4 feet and falling. - Recent Activity...The river first rose above flood stage Monday afternoon, April 29. It crested near 14.1 feet this morning, April 30. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling to below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. It will continue falling back toward base flow this weekend. - 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 Thursday morning at 915 AM CDT.

Address/Location
Washington County 911
12252 N. State Highway 21
Cadet, MO 63630

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 573-438-0040

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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