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River Flood Warning 13, NWS St. Louis, MO

April 5, 2017Lewis County, Missouri

NWS St. Louis, MO issued this river flood warning at Apr 5, 2017, 10:07 AM CDT for Lewis County, Missouri. It took effect at Apr 5, 2017, 11:16 PM CDT. It was in force for 65 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 5, 2017, 10:07 AM CDT (15:07 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 5, 2017, 11:16 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 8, 2017, 4:25 PM CDT
In force
65 hr
Issued by
NWS St. Louis, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Lewis County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 172 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point North Fabius River near Ewing (EWNM7). The gauge peaked at 14.53 ft at Apr 6, 2017, 4:00 PM CDT.

actionminormoderate5101504/0504/0604/0704/0804/09
Action stage
9 ft
Minor stage
11 ft
Moderate stage
17 ft
Major stage
20 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05497150, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

491 
WGUS43 KLSX 051507
FLWLSX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
1007 AM CDT WED APR 5 2017

...The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... 

  North Fabius River near Ewing

.This Flood Warning is a result of 1 t0 2 inches of precipitation the 
past 24 hours...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The National Weather Service will monitor 
this developing situation and issue follow up statements as 
conditions or forecasts change.

Safety message:  Never drive cars, trucks, or sport utility vehicles 
through flooded areas.  The water may be too deep to allow for safe 
passage.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

MOC111-061507-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FL.W.0013.170406T1600Z-170408T2125Z/
/EWNM7.1.ER.170406T1600Z.170407T0600Z.170407T2125Z.NO/
1007 AM CDT WED APR 5 2017

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  the North Fabius River near Ewing
* from Thursday morning to Saturday afternoon.
* At  9:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow late 
  morning and crest near 12.1 feet by early Friday morning. The river
  is forecast to fall below flood stage by Friday afternoon.


&&
                   Fld   Latest              7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION           Stg  Obs Stg     04/06  04/07  04/08  04/09  04/10

North Fabius River
  Ewing           11.0    6.86      10.4   11.8    9.2    7.0    6.1


&&


LAT...LON 4012 9175 4014 9169 3995 9152 3991 9154




$$
5 follow-up statements
343 
WGUS83 KLSX 060148
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
848 PM CDT WED APR 5 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Missouri...
 
  Cuivre River near Troy

  North Fabius River near Ewing

.This Flood Warning is a result of 1 to 2 inches of precipitation the 
past 24 hours...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and
issue follow up statements as conditions or forecasts change.

Safety message:  Never drive cars, trucks, or sport utility vehicles 
through flooded areas.  The water may be too deep to allow for safe 
passage.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

MOC113-070148-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-170407T0600Z/
/TRYM7.1.ER.170405T1853Z.170405T2315Z.170406T0600Z.NO/
848 PM CDT WED APR 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Cuivre River near Troy
* until late Thursday night.
* At  8:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
* The river has crested and is forecast to continue falling. It will fall
  below flood stage after midnight tonight.


&&
                   Fld   Latest              7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION           Stg  Obs Stg     04/06  04/07  04/08  04/09  04/10

Cuivre River
  Troy            21.0   21.21      19.3   11.7    8.9    7.9    8.0


&&


LAT...LON 3901 9100 3903 9095 3895 9089 3893 9090




$$

MOC111-070147-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0013.170406T1624Z-170409T0320Z/
/EWNM7.1.ER.170406T1624Z.170407T0600Z.170408T0320Z.NO/
848 PM CDT WED APR 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Fabius River near Ewing
* from Thursday morning to Saturday evening.
* At  8:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by tomorrow  
  morning and to crest near 12.7 feet by early Friday morning. The 
  river is forecast to fall below flood stage by Friday before 
  midnight.

&&
                   Fld   Latest              7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION           Stg  Obs Stg     04/06  04/07  04/08  04/09  04/10

North Fabius River
  Ewing           11.0    9.35       9.9   12.6    9.8    7.4    6.3


&&


LAT...LON 4012 9175 4014 9169 3995 9152 3991 9154




$$
800 
WGUS83 KLSX 060254
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
954 PM CDT WED APR 5 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following river in 
Missouri...
 
  North Fabius River near Ewing

.This Flood Warning is a result of 1 to 2 inches of precipitation the 
past 24 hours...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and
issue follow up statements as conditions or forecasts change.

Safety message:  Never drive cars, trucks, or sport utility vehicles 
through flooded areas.  The water may be too deep to allow for safe 
passage.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

MOC111-070254-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0013.170406T0416Z-170408T1800Z/
/EWNM7.2.ER.170406T0416Z.170407T0000Z.170407T1800Z.NO/
954 PM CDT WED APR 5 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Fabius River near Ewing
* until Saturday afternoon.
* At  9:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by tonight and to 
  crest near 14.2 feet by tomorrow evening. The river is forecast to 
  fall below flood stage by Friday early afternoon.
* Impact:  At 14.0 feet...Left bank begins to flood near Monticello.

&&
                   Fld   Latest              7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION           Stg  Obs Stg     04/06  04/07  04/08  04/09  04/10

North Fabius River
  Ewing           11.0   10.59      13.0   12.2    8.3    6.8    6.0


&&


LAT...LON 4012 9175 4014 9169 3995 9152 3991 9154




$$
515 
WGUS83 KLSX 061342
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
842 AM CDT THU APR 6 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Missouri...
 
  North Fabius River near Ewing

.This Flood Warning is a result of up to 2 inches of rainfall the 
past 24 hours and no additional rainfall forecast in the next 24 
hours...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even 
higher than predicted.  The National Weather Service will monitor 
this developing situation and issue follow up statements as 
conditions or forecasts change.

Safety message:  Never drive cars, trucks, or sport utility vehicles 
through flooded areas.  The water may be too deep to allow for safe 
passage.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

MOC111-071342-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170408T1832Z/
/EWNM7.2.ER.170406T0255Z.170406T1800Z.170407T1832Z.NO/
842 AM CDT THU APR 6 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Fabius River near Ewing
* until Saturday afternoon.
* At  7:30 AM Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to crest near 14.3 feet by this afternoon, 
  then fall below flood stage tomorrow early afternoon.
* Impact:  At 14.0 feet...Left bank begins to flood near Monticello.

&&
                   Fld   Latest              7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION           Stg  Obs Stg     04/07  04/08  04/09  04/10  04/11

North Fabius River
  Ewing           11.0   13.95      12.0    8.7    6.9    6.0    5.6


&&


LAT...LON 4012 9175 4014 9169 3995 9152 3991 9154




$$
844 
WGUS83 KLSX 070214
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
914 PM CDT THU APR 6 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in 
Missouri...
 
  North Fabius River near Ewing
  Middle Fabius River near Ewing

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

The National Weather Service will monitor 
this developing situation and issue follow up statements as 
conditions or forecasts change.

Safety message:  Never drive cars, trucks, or sport utility vehicles 
through flooded areas.  The water may be too deep to allow for safe 
passage.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

MOC111-080214-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170409T0600Z/
/EWNM7.2.ER.170406T0255Z.170406T2100Z.170408T0600Z.NO/
914 PM CDT THU APR 6 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the North Fabius River near Ewing
* until late Saturday night.
* At 8:30 PM Thursday the stage was 14.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to continue falling to below flood stage by 
  early Saturday morning.
* Impact:  At 14.0 feet...Left bank begins to flood near Monticello.

&&
                   Fld   Latest              7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION           Stg  Obs Stg     04/07  04/08  04/09  04/10  04/11

North Fabius River
  Ewing           11.0   14.39      13.2   10.3    7.9    6.5    5.8


&&


LAT...LON 4012 9175 4014 9169 3995 9152 3991 9154




$$

MOC111-080214-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-170409T0508Z/
/EWMM7.1.ER.170406T2039Z.170407T1200Z.170408T0508Z.NO/
914 PM CDT THU APR 6 2017

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Middle Fabius River near Ewing
* until late Saturday night.
* At 8:30 PM Thursday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* The river is forecast to crest near 12.8 feet by tomorrow morning, 
  then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.

&&
                   Fld   Latest              7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION           Stg  Obs Stg     04/07  04/08  04/09  04/10  04/11

Middle Fabius River
  Ewing           12.0   12.37      12.8   10.8    7.0    5.2    4.6


&&


LAT...LON 4010 9179 4012 9175 3995 9158 3994 9162




$$
393 
WGUS83 KLSX 071358
FLSLSX
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ST LOUIS MO
858 AM CDT FRI APR 7 2017

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Missouri...
 
  North Fabius River near Ewing



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even 
higher than predicted.  The National Weather Service will monitor 
this developing situation and issue follow up statements as 
conditions or forecasts change.

Safety message:  Never drive cars, trucks, or sport utility vehicles 
through flooded areas.  The water may be too deep to allow for safe 
passage.

This product, along with additional weather and stream information, 
is available at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.

&&

MOC111-071428-
/O.CAN.KLSX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170409T0600Z/
/EWNM7.2.ER.170406T0255Z.170406T2100Z.170407T1157Z.NO/
858 AM CDT FRI APR 7 2017

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the North Fabius River near Ewing.
* At  8:30 AM Friday the stage was 10.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river fell below flood stage at  6:57 AM Friday.
* The river will continue falling to 7.3 feet by tomorrow morning.


&&
                   Fld   Latest              7 a.m. Forecast
LOCATION           Stg  Obs Stg     04/08  04/09  04/10  04/11  04/12

North Fabius River
  Ewing           11.0   10.53       7.3    6.1    5.5    5.1    5.0


&&


LAT...LON 4012 9175 4014 9169 3995 9152 3991 9154




$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 4, 10:55 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford50 min
Apr 4, 11:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXCrawford, Franklin, Iron, Washington45 min
Apr 5, 12:20 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXFranklin, Jefferson, Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois, Saint Louis, Washington and 1 more40 min
Apr 5, 1:27 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLSXMadison, Sainte Genevieve, Saint Francois25 min
Apr 5, 2:18 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLSXCrawford, Iron, Washington6 hr
Apr 5, 5:26 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXSaint Louis4 hr
Apr 5, 8:09 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningLSXCrawford3 hr
Apr 5, 9:51 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXCallaway, Osage6 days
Apr 5, 9:51 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXGasconade, Montgomery6 days
Apr 5, 9:51 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXGasconade, Montgomery5 days
Apr 5, 9:51 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXBoone, Callaway, Cole, Moniteau4 days
Apr 5, 11:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXLewis8 days
Apr 5, 11:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXMarion8 days
Apr 5, 11:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXRalls5 days
Apr 5, 11:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXPike7 days
Apr 5, 11:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXPike9 days
Apr 5, 11:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXLincoln7 days
Apr 5, 11:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXSaint Charles11 days
Apr 5, 11:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXSaint Charles7 days
Apr 5, 11:24 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXPerry, Sainte Genevieve10 days
Apr 5, 1:51 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLSXLincoln37 hr
Apr 5, 4:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLSXCity of Saint Louis46 min
Apr 5, 6:11 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLSXSaint Louis, City of Saint Louis3 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.