Flood Warning until 05:00PM Saturday
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri... Meramec River near Sullivan. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Missouri... 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...Until Saturday 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 12.5 feet tomorrow 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. 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
Address/Location
Washington County 911
12252 N. State Highway 21
Cadet, MO 63630
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 573-438-0040
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