Lafayette 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 Thursday 06/11 8:20 PM CDT – Tuesday 06/16 4:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri
Missouri River at Waverly affecting Lafayette, Saline and Carroll Counties.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri
Missouri River At Miami affecting Chariton, Saline and Carroll Counties.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Missouri River at Waverly.
When
Until late Monday night.
Additional Details
- At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Saturday evening to a crest of 20.7 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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 www.weather.gov/kc/.
Areas Impacted
- Carroll, MO
- Lafayette, MO
- Saline, 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.
In effect from Thursday 06/11 11:14 AM CDT – Friday 06/12 11:15 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
ESFEAX
Missouri River at Napoleon
This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated.
Location: Missouri River at Napoleon Flood stage: 17.0 feet Latest stage: 15.0 feet at 11 AM Thursday Maximum Forecast Stage: 17.2 feet at 1 AM Sunday Jun 14
Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat 1pm 1pm 1pm Missouri River Napoleon 17.0 15.0 Thu 11am 14.8 13.7 15.8
Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.
Areas Impacted
- Jackson, MO
- Lafayette, MO
- Ray, MO
In effect from Thursday 06/11 8:29 PM CDT – Friday 06/12 8:30 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
ESFEAX
Missouri River at Napoleon
This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated.
Location: Missouri River at Napoleon Flood stage: 17.0 feet Latest stage: 14.0 feet at 8 PM Thursday Maximum Forecast Stage: 17.1 feet at 7 PM Saturday Jun 13
Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun 1am 1am 1am Missouri River Napoleon 17.0 14.0 Thu 8pm 13.9 14.3 17.1
Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.
Areas Impacted
- Jackson, MO
- Lafayette, MO
- Ray, MO
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Severe Storm Return This Afternoon
Created by the NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill WFO
Severe storms are expected to return this afternoon starting around 2-4 PM primarily for areas along and east of I-35. All severe hazards are possible including large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall. Gusty winds precede the storms with wind gusts of 30-40 MPH anticipated. Heat indices south of US-50 may exceed 100F.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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