St. Louis County, MO
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Monday 04/20 3:24 PM CDT – Friday 04/24 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS St Louis MO
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri
Meramec River near Arnold.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Meramec River near Arnold.
When
From Monday afternoon to Friday afternoon.
Impacts
At 26.0 feet, Athletic fields east of I-55 begin flooding near this height.
Additional Details
- At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 25.7 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
What to do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Areas impacted
- Jefferson, MO
- St. Louis, MO
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Work Week Warmup
Created by the NWS St Louis WFO
Rising temperatures are expected today through at least Thursday. Most of the week will be dry, but another round of showers and t-storms arrives Thursday night/Friday.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| risk level |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|