Flood Warning for Jackson, MO; Lafayette, MO; Ray, MO
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 17.0 feet, Low-lying areas unprotected by levees begin to flood. Where: Missouri River at Napoleon. When: Until Thursday evening.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Jackson, Ray and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Saline, Lafayette and Carroll Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Howard, Boone, Moniteau and Cooper Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Chariton, Saline and Carroll Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Howard, Chariton and Saline Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Missouri River at Napoleon.
WHEN
Until Thursday evening.
IMPACTS
At 17.0 feet, Low-lying areas unprotected by levees begin to flood.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.1 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. Flood stage is 17.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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/.