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Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 10:40 AM Nov. 4
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Platte River near Platte City.
When: From Thursday morning to Sunday evening.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, Cropland near State Highway 92 near Platte City begins to flood. At 22.0 feet, Flooding occurs at Humphreys Access Area which is located 5 miles downstream from Platte City. 300 acres of pasture are also flooded. At 25.0 feet, Water overtops 1st Street in Tracy, Missouri.
Additional Details: - At 9:30 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 16.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 23.1 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 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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