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Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 10:41 PM Sep. 30
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansa
S: Missouri Missouri River at St Joseph affecting Doniphan, Andrew and Buchanan Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Carroll, Lafayette and Saline Counties. Missouri River above Parkville affecting Leavenworth, Platte and Wyandotte Counties.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Lafayette, Jackson and Ray Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Carroll, Saline and Chariton Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Howard, Saline and Chariton Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Howard, Moniteau, Cooper and Boone Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Missouri River at Boonville.
When: From Sunday morning until further notice.
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 10:04 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.7 feet Monday evening. It will then rise to 24.7 feet Monday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

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