Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 7:44PM CDT until May 4 at 11:48PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 5:45am
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 Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Athletic fields east of I-55 begin flooding
near this height.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 25.8 feet and falling.
- Recent Activity...The river rose above flood stage on April 29,
cresting near 27.3 feet on May 1.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling in the following days.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
Instruction:
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 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