Missouri Flood Watch | Effective 04/17/2026 05:57

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 7:57AM CDT until April 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:57am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Missouri, including the following areas, Boone MO, Callaway MO, Cole MO, Moniteau MO and Osage MO. * WHEN...From 4 PM CDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall of up to 3 inches is forecast to fall in areas that have received up to 4 inches of rainfall recently.
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Boone; Moniteau; Cole; Osage; Callaway
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov