...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Steelville. Meramec River near Sullivan. 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...From this afternoon to Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Near this height, Missouri Route N will be closed in both directions. At 22.0 feet, Near this height, Missouri Route W will be closed in both directions beyond Route JJ.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:29 AM CDT Friday the stage was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 22.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - 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. 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
