Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 6 at 11:27AM CST until March 9 at 8:07AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 9:27am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Big River at Byrnesville.
Meramec River near Steelville.
Meramec River near Sullivan.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 48 hours.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Big River at Byrnesville.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.4 feet, At this level, Twin Rivers Bridge Road must
be closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CST Friday the stage was 18.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:45 AM CST Friday was 18.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.2 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Instruction:
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 https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Area Description:
Jefferson, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov