Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 11:54AM CDT until May 5 at 3:34AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 9:54am
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Meramec River near Arnold.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Meramec River near Arnold.
* WHEN...Until late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Meramec Bottom Road between Wells Road and
Kerth Road begins flooding near this height.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:30 AM CDT Thursday was 26.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.7 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 24.0 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; St. Louis, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov