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Pettis County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday August 5th, 2026 :: 01:50 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Flood Watch until 10:00AM Thursday

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Missouri, including the following areas, in central Missouri, Cooper, Howard, Pettis and Saline. In north central Missouri, Chariton, Linn MO, Macon, Putnam, Randolph and Sullivan. In northeast Missouri, Adair and Schuyler.

* WHEN...From this evening through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall amounts between 1 to 2 inches is expected Wednesday evening and into the overnight hours. Localized rainfall amounts exceeding 3 inches is possible, which could lead to flash flooding across the area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: PUTNAM ... SCHUYLER ... SULLIVAN ... ADAIR ... LINN ... MACON ... CHARITON ... RANDOLPH ... SALINE ... HOWARD ... PETTIS ... COOPER

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Address/Location
Pettis County Sheriff's Office
319 South Lamine Avenue
Sedalia, MO 65301

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 660-827-0052

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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