...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Steelville. Meramec River at Pacific. Meramec River at Valley Park. Meramec River near Eureka. Big River at Byrnesville. 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 minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Meramec River near Sullivan.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Near this height, Missouri Route N will be closed in both directions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:29 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:29 AM CDT Sunday was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
