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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Big River at Byrnesville. Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Sullivan. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Meramec River near Sullivan.

* WHEN...Until late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...At 15.6 feet, The basic loop of the Onondaga Cave State Park campground begins flooding near this height.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:29 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:29 AM CDT Sunday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - 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