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Flood Warning

Issued at Fri 10:56 AM Oct. 2

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

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

Full details

Flood Warning

Issued at Fri 10:15 AM Oct. 2

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in MissouriKansa
S: Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Ray, Jackson and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Carroll, Saline and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Carroll, Chariton and Saline Counties. Missouri River at Leavenworth affecting Leavenworth and Platte Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Chariton, Howard and Saline Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Cooper, Moniteau, Howard and Boone Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Missouri River at Boonville.
When: From Saturday evening to Wednesday evening.
Impacts: At 21.0 feet, Low-lying rural areas along the river flood. At 23.8 feet, Easley River Road and Smith Hatchery Road begin to flood. At 25.0 feet, Numerous farm levees are overtopped. Flooding of agricultural land and secondary roads occurs. Backwater flooding on Perche Creek causes flooding in McBaine.
Additional Details: - At 9:04 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 27.2 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.