Saline County, MO

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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 8:20 PM CDT – Wednesday 06/17 7:00 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 Miami.

When

Until Wednesday morning.

Impacts

At 18.0 feet, Low-lying rural areas outside of levees begin to flood.

Additional Details

- There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late tonight to 16.5 feet Saturday morning. It will then rise above flood stage late Saturday evening to 20.0 feet early Monday morning. It will fall below flood stage again Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 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
  • Chariton, 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 11:25 PM CDT – Wednesday 06/17 1:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri

Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Saline, Howard and Chariton Counties.

Missouri River at Boonville affecting Moniteau, Cooper, Howard and Boone Counties.

What

Minor flooding is forecast.

Where

Missouri River at Glasgow.

When

From this evening to Wednesday afternoon.

Impacts

At 25.0 feet, Farmland along the river floods. At 27.0 feet, Many agricultural levees are overtopped. Widespread flooding of rural areas occurs. Secondary roads and homes behind levees may be inundated.

Additional Details

- At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will hover near flood stage through Saturday. It will then rise to 26.4 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 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

  • Chariton, MO
  • Howard, 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 Glasgow

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 Glasgow Flood stage: 25.0 feet Latest stage: 23.2 feet at 10 AM Thursday Maximum Forecast Stage: 25.6 feet at 1 AM Monday Jun 15

Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat 1pm 1pm 1pm Missouri River Glasgow 25.0 23.2 Thu 10am 23.4 24.8 23.9

Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.


Areas Impacted

  • Chariton, MO
  • Howard, MO
  • Saline, MO

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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.

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