Active AlertsForistell, MO

Flood Warning
Issued at Mon 9:11 PM Apr. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise evenhigher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitorthis developing situation and issue follow up statements asconditions change.This product, along with additional weather and stream information,is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 915 AM CDT.

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following points along theMissouri River...Missouri River at Washington.Missouri River near Chamois.Missouri River at Hermann.Missouri River at St. Charles.Missouri River at Jefferson City.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...Missouri River at Washington.* WHEN...From this evening to Saturday afternoon.* IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Riverfront Trail 2.25 miles east of thelast bench in the woods floods.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 20.2 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below floodstage early Friday morning.- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.