...The National Weather Service in St Louis MO has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Missouri... Meramec River near Eureka. Meramec River at Valley Park. Meramec River at Fenton. Meramec River at Pacific. Meramec River near Arnold. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 48 hours.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Meramec River at Fenton.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 30.8 feet, Old 141 begins flooding east of the Gravois intersection.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon and crest near 31.4 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON, MO ... ST. LOUIS, 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
