Flood Warning for Platte, MO
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 31.5 feet, The south approach to the Highway B bridge over the Little Platte River is under water due to backwater from the Platte River. Where: Platte River at Sharps...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County. Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Platte River at Sharps Station.
WHEN
Until late Sunday night.
IMPACTS
At 31.5 feet, The south approach to the Highway B bridge over the Little Platte River is under water due to backwater from the Platte River.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 7:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.5 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.4 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. Flood stage is 26.0 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/.