Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 18 at 9:02AM CDT until May 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 7:02am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Missouri, including
the following areas, in central Missouri, Boone MO, Callaway MO,
Cole MO, Moniteau MO and Osage MO. In east central Missouri,
Crawford MO, Franklin MO, Gasconade MO, Montgomery MO, Warren MO
and Washington MO.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Potential rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with localized
higher amounts of 4 to 6 inches.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Boone; Moniteau; Cole; Osage; Callaway; Montgomery; Gasconade; Warren; Franklin; Crawford; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov