Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:51PM CDT until May 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 6:51pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Moreau River near Jefferson City.
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...Moreau River near Jefferson City.
* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Near this height, Walnut Acres Road near
North Moreau Creek will likely need to be closed. This road is
18.3 river miles upstream of the gage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 21.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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
Area Description:
Cole, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov