Flood Advisory for Iron, MO; Madison, MO
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Southeastern Iron County in southeastern Missouri... Southern Madison County in southeastern Missouri... When: Until 345 AM CDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Iron County in southeastern Missouri... Southern Madison County in southeastern Missouri... * WHEN...Until 345 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1248 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Annapolis, Saco, Buckhorn, Des Arc, Vulcan and Sabula.
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Flood Advisory issued August 20 at 12:48AM CDT until August 20 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS St Louis MO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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