...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. Meramec River at Valley Park. Meramec River near Eureka. 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 evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Cave Road begins flooding at Onondaga Cave State Park near this height.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:29 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:29 AM CDT Monday was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 5.6 feet Sunday 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. 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
