Platte County, MO
Alerts
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In effect from Thursday 06/11 9:57 AM CDT – Monday 06/15 2:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri
Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County.
Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Platte River at Sharps Station.
When
Until late Sunday night.
Impacts
At 26.0 feet, Low-lying rural land along the river begins to flood.
Additional Details
- At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday evening to a crest of 26.3 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 26.0 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
- Platte, 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 9:57 AM CDT – Monday 06/15 12:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri
Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County.
Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Platte River near Platte City.
When
Until Monday afternoon.
Impacts
At 20.0 feet, Cropland near State Highway 92 near Platte City begins to flood. At 22.0 feet, Flooding occurs at Humphreys Access Area which is located 5 miles downstream from Platte City. 300 acres of pasture are also flooded.
Additional Details
- At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday evening to a crest of 20.5 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - 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
- Platte, 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
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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