...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following river in Missouri... Meramec River near Steelville. Meramec River near Sullivan. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 48 hours.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Meramec River near Sullivan.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5 feet tomorrow afternoon. - 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. 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
