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Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri Blackwater River at Valley City affecting Pettis and Johnson Counties. Blackwater River near Blue Lick affecting Saline and Cooper Counties. Crooked River near Richmond affecting Ray County.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Blackwater River at Valley City.
When: From Tuesday morning to Thursday morning.
Impacts: At 22.0 feet, Woodlands and farm fields along the river begin to flood. At 25.0 feet, County Highway E near Valley City and Highway 23 near the Perry State Wildlife Area are under water.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 3.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 26.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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/.