Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 3:38PM CDT until July 16 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Jefferson County in east central Missouri...
Northwestern Saint Francois County in southeastern Missouri...
* WHEN...Until 645 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 338 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between 1
and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Festus, Crystal City, Olympian Village, Valles Mill, French
Village and Victoria.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Jefferson, MO; St. Francois, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov