Full Notification

...The Flood Warning continues for the following points along the Meramec River in Missouri... Meramec River at Pacific. Meramec River at Fenton. Meramec River at Valley Park. Meramec River near Eureka. Meramec River near Steelville. Meramec River near Sullivan. Meramec River near Arnold. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 48 hours.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Meramec River at Valley Park.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Allen Road at Old Highway 141 is closed. This impact level may vary depending the crest difference of the Mississippi River at St. Louis from 30.8 ft, the March 2008 crest.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 22.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.5 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.4 feet on 04/14/1979.

* AFFECTED AREAS: JEFFERSON, MO ... ST. LOUIS, 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