Active AlertsBlack Walnut, MO

Flood Warning
Issued at Fri 10:55 AM May. 17
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize thedangers of flooding.This product, along with additional weather and stream information,is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inMissouri...Illinois...Mississippi River at Grafton.Mississippi River at Hannibal.Mississippi River at Chester....The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inMissouri...Illinois...Mississippi River at Winfield.Mississippi River at Louisiana.Mississippi River at Clarksville....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inMissouri...Illinois...Mississippi River at Saverton.River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecastprecipitation for the next 24 hours.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Grafton.* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Water begins flooding the floor at thePalisades Marina in Portage Des Sioux. Access to homes alongNorth Shore Drive in eastern St. Charles County becomes cut offnear this height.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 20.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 10:30 AM CDT Friday was 20.1 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagejust after midnight tonight and continue falling to 18.2 feetThursday morning.- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.