Active AlertsHarrisonville, MO

Flood Warning

Issued at Tue 5:26 AM May. 19
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Henry, Cass and Johnson Counties.
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Big Creek at Blairstown.
When: Until Saturday afternoon.
Impacts: At 23.0 feet, Flooding occurs at the west approach to the N Highway bridge located 0.2 miles west of Blairstown. Flooding also occurs across B Highway near Big Creek which is several miles northwest of Blairstown. At 26.0 feet, Many farm levees along Big Creek are overtopped. Flooding of rural areas behind the levees occurs.
Additional Details: - At 5:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 23.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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/.

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