Missouri Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/31/2026 07:39

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 9:39AM CDT until June 1 at 11:48PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 31, 2026 - 7:39am
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river 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 Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Near this height, Zion Road will be closed. This road is about 12 river miles upstream of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM CDT Sunday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this 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