The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Monroe County. The advisory takes effect at 9:35 am on October 30 and remains in place until 11:30 am on October 30.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: Southern Marion County in northeastern Missouri, Northern Monroe County in northeastern Missouri, Northwestern Ralls County in northeastern Missouri, Southern Shelby County in northeastern Missouri.
When: Until 630 AM CDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
Additional details: – At 435 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 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, Hannibal, Palmyra, Monroe City, Shelbina, Warren, Clarence, Rensselaer, Granville, Spaulding, Maud, Woodlawn, Hunnewell, Stoutsville, Indian Creek, Duncans Bridge and Ilasco.
What residents should 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.
This report is based on information from NWS St Louis MO.
