The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Boone and Howard counties. The advisory takes effect at 1:47 am on October 6 and remains in place until 2:00 am on October 7.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri, Missouri River at Boonville affecting Howard, Cooper, Moniteau and Boone Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Chariton, Carroll and Saline Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Saline, Carroll and Lafayette Counties., The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Missouri, Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Chariton, Howard and Saline Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring.
Where: Missouri River at Boonville.
When: Until Tuesday evening.
Impacts: At 21.0 feet, Low-lying rural areas along the river flood.
Additional details: – At 8:04 PM CDT Monday the stage was 21.3 feet. – Forecast, The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 10.8 feet Saturday evening. – Flood stage is 21.0 feet. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What residents should 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/.
This report is based on information from NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO.
