Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 6 at 6:18AM CDT until August 6 at 8:15AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 6, 2026 - 4:18am
Expires:
August 6, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 618 AM CDT, the heaviest rain had come to an end. However, flash
flooding was ongoing. Emergency management reported flash flooding
causing road closures. Flash flooding will continue even as the rain
has decreased in intensity.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Washington, Union, Sullivan, Pacific, St. Clair, Villa Ridge, Gray
Summit, Parkway, Miramiguoa Park, Lonedell, Moselle, Piney Park,
Robertsville, Catawissa, Stanton and Lyon.
This includes the following State Parks...
Robertsville State Park and Meramec State Park.
This includes Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 225 and 257.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Franklin, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov