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Washington County 911
Wednesday May 8th, 2024 :: 01:23 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 11:00AM Sunday

...The National Weather Service in St Louis MO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Sullivan. 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 late tonight to late Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, The main entrance road to the Meramec State Park campground begins flooding...blocking acess to cabins 1-8...the picnic and playground areas, and the Wilderness Trailhead parking lot. At Onondaga Cave State Park...the primary entrance to the campground is closed and the secondary entrance is used near this height.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 14.2 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

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:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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