Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 4:45AM CDT until August 16 at 7:45AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:45am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Lewis County in northeastern Missouri...
* WHEN...Until 745 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 445 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Canton, La Grange, La Belle, Lewistown and Monticello.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Lewis, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov