Active AlertsOlivette, MO
Flood Warning
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Missouri Illinois River at Valley City. Mississippi River at Grafton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Chester. Meramec River near Arnold.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Missouri Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. Kaskaskia River at Vandalia. Missouri River near Chamois. Missouri River at Hermann. Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21. Illinois River at Hardin. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Quincy. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Meramec River near Arnold.
When: From Wednesday morning until further notice.
Impacts: At 30.0 feet, Wells Road below Suson Woods begins flooding at this height.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 20.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday morning and continue rising to a crest of 29.0 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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