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Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 9:45 AM Oct. 1
Issued by: National Weather Service
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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Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 9:45 AM Oct. 1
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 Napoleon affecting Ray, Jackson and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Carroll, Saline and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Leavenworth affecting Leavenworth and Platte Counties.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri Missouri River At Miami affecting Carroll, Chariton and Saline Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Saline, Chariton and Howard Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Cooper, Moniteau, Howard and Boone Counties.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Missouri River at Glasgow.
When: From Saturday afternoon until further notice.
Impacts: At 25.0 feet, Farmland along the river floods. At 27.0 feet, Many agricultural levees are overtopped. Widespread flooding of rural areas occurs. Secondary roads and homes behind levees may be inundated.
Additional Details: - At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 27.5 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 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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