Active AlertsSaline

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri Blackwater River near Blue Lick affecting Saline and Cooper Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Blackwater River near Blue Lick.
When: From early this morning to early Monday afternoon.
Impacts: At 24.0 feet, Cropland and pastures along the river flood. At 29.0 feet, Livestock in pastures along the river may be endangered. Extensive damage also occurs to cropland and pasture.
Additional Details: - At 2:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.4 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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/.

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
Where: Portions of central and north central Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Cooper, Howard and Saline. In north central Missouri, Carroll, Chariton, Linn, Macon and Randolph.
When: Until 700 AM CDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 123 AM CDT, the public reported flooding in the advisory area. Route 139 in Chariton County is flooded south of Route TT. Additional flooding has been reported in Howard County east of New Franklin. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Moberly, Marshall, Boonville, Macon, Brookfield, Fayette, Marceline, Slater, Salisbury, Huntsville, Glasgow, New Franklin, Brunswick, Bevier, Higbee, Keytesville, Bucklin, Laclede, Bosworth and Clark. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.