...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Sullivan. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Steelville. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Meramec River near Sullivan.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday 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 17.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:29 PM CDT Friday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday 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. 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
