...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Sullivan. Big River at Byrnesville. Meramec River near Steelville. Meramec River near Eureka. Meramec River at Pacific. Bourbeuse River at Union. Meramec River at Valley Park. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River at Fenton. Meramec River near Arnold. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Meramec River near Sullivan.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Sappington Bridge boat access parking area and restroom begins flooding near this height.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:29 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 24.7 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CRAWFORD, MO ... WASHINGTON, MO
Instructions:
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
