Active AlertsSt. Charles

Flood Warning

Issued at Mon 11:27 AM Jun. 8
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri Missouri River at Washington. Missouri River at St. Charles. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Missouri River at St. Charles.
When: From late tonight to late Thursday night.
Impacts: At 27.0 feet, The Katy Trail begins flooding near this height along Hawning Road, about 2 miles north northeast of the Highway 370 bridge.
Additional Details: - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 19.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 26.6 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

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

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