Alert archive / Missouri / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Kansas City, MO
NWS Kansas City, MO issued this river flood warning at Jan 30, 2021, 8:47 AM CST for Cass County, Henry County, Johnson County, Missouri. It took effect at Jan 30, 2021, 6:14 PM CST. It was in force for 34 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 30, 2021, 8:47 AM CST (14:47 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 30, 2021, 6:14 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 1, 2021, 4:19 AM CST
- In force
- 34 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Kansas City, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
Counties Cass County, MO, Henry County, MO, Johnson County, MO
The radar
The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 30 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:49 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 Big Creek near Blairstown (BLRM7). The gauge peaked at 23.23 ft at Jan 31, 2021, 7:00 AM CST.
- Action stage
- 15 ft
- Minor stage
- 20 ft
- Moderate stage
- 23 ft
- Major stage
- 36 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06921720, 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.
801
WGUS43 KEAX 301447
FLWEAX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
847 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021
...The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...
Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Johnson MO, Cass and Henry
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
&&
MOC037-083-101-311500-
/O.NEW.KEAX.FL.W.0002.210131T0014Z-210202T2152Z/
/BLRM7.2.ER.210131T0014Z.210131T1800Z.210201T2151Z.UU/
847 AM CST Sat Jan 30 2021
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Big Creek at Blairstown.
* From this evening to Tuesday afternoon.
* At 8:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 23.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The west bank of the creek begins to flood.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Flooding occurs at the west approach to the
N Highway bridge located 0.2 miles west of Blairstown. Flooding
also occurs across B Highway near Big Creek which is several miles
northwest of Blairstown.
&&
LAT...LON 3873 9422 3875 9416 3857 9394 3840 9384
3840 9391
$$
Leighton4 follow-up statements
716
WGUS83 KEAX 310115
FLSEAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
715 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Johnson MO, Cass and Henry
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
&&
MOC037-083-101-010115-
/O.EXT.KEAX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1840Z/
/BLRM7.1.ER.210131T0059Z.210131T1800Z.210201T1840Z.UU/
715 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Creek at Blairstown.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 7:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.4 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The west bank of the creek begins to flood.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Flooding occurs at the west approach to the
N Highway bridge located 0.2 miles west of Blairstown. Flooding
also occurs across B Highway near Big Creek which is several miles
northwest of Blairstown.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
12am 12am 12am
Big Creek
Blairstown 20.0 20.0 Sat 7pm 21.2 21.6 18.3
&&
LAT...LON 3873 9422 3875 9416 3857 9394 3840 9384
3840 9391
$$
Kurtz191
WGUS43 KEAX 310409
FLWEAX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
1009 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Missouri...
Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Johnson MO, Cass and Henry
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
&&
MOC037-083-101-010415-
/O.EXT.KEAX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T1640Z/
/BLRM7.2.ER.210131T0059Z.210131T1200Z.210201T1640Z.UU/
1009 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until late Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Creek at Blairstown.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 9:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 21.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.1 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday
morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The west bank of the creek begins to flood.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Flooding occurs at the west approach to the
N Highway bridge located 0.2 miles west of Blairstown. Flooding
also occurs across B Highway near Big Creek which is several miles
northwest of Blairstown.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
12am 12am 12am
Big Creek
Blairstown 20.0 21.7 Sat 9pm 22.5 21.3 17.8
&&
LAT...LON 3873 9422 3875 9416 3857 9394 3840 9384
3840 9391
$$
Kurtz845
WGUS83 KEAX 311543
FLSEAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
943 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Johnson MO, Cass and Henry
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Blackwater River near Blue Lick affecting Saline and Cooper
Counties.
Blackwater River at Valley City affecting Johnson MO and Pettis
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
&&
MOC053-195-011545-
/O.EXT.KEAX.FL.W.0004.210131T1543Z-210203T1000Z/
/BLVM7.1.ER.210131T1538Z.210201T1200Z.210202T1000Z.NO/
943 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Blackwater River near Blue Lick.
* From this morning to late Tuesday night.
* At 8:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 23.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.0 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Cropland and pastures along the river flood.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, Livestock in pastures along the river may
be endangered. Extensive damage also occurs to cropland and
pasture.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
12pm 12pm 12pm
Blackwater River
Blue Lick 24.0 23.8 Sun 8am 24.5 26.9 21.0
&&
LAT...LON 3894 9342 3899 9348 3903 9297 3894 9295
3893 9323
$$
MOC101-159-011545-
/O.EXT.KEAX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210201T2017Z/
/VLYM7.2.ER.210131T0239Z.210131T1300Z.210131T2017Z.NO/
943 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Blackwater River at Valley City.
* Until Monday afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM CST Sunday the stage was 25.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 6.7 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, Woodlands and farm fields along the river
begin to flood.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, County Highway E near Valley City and
Highway 23 near the Perry State Wildlife Area are under water.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
12pm 12pm 12pm
Blackwater River
Valley City 22.0 25.9 Sun 9am 23.6 14.4 11.2
&&
LAT...LON 3894 9342 3882 9361 3882 9368 3891 9361
3899 9348
$$
MOC037-083-101-011545-
/O.EXT.KEAX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210202T2024Z/
/BLRM7.2.ER.210131T0059Z.210131T1230Z.210201T2024Z.UU/
943 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Creek at Blairstown.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM CST Sunday the stage was 23.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 11.1 feet Friday
morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, The west bank of the creek begins to flood.
* Impact...At 23.0 feet, Flooding occurs at the west approach to the
N Highway bridge located 0.2 miles west of Blairstown. Flooding
also occurs across B Highway near Big Creek which is several miles
northwest of Blairstown.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
12pm 12pm 12pm
Big Creek
Blairstown 20.0 23.1 Sun 9am 23.0 20.4 17.7
&&
LAT...LON 3873 9422 3875 9416 3857 9394 3840 9384
3840 9391
$$
Pesel334
WGUS83 KEAX 011019
FLSEAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
419 AM CST Mon Feb 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Johnson MO, Cass and Henry
Counties.
MOC037-083-101-011130-
/O.CAN.KEAX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210201T1019Z/
/BLRM7.2.ER.210131T0059Z.210131T1230Z.210201T0725Z.UU/
419 AM CST Mon Feb 1 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Big Creek at Blairstown has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Big Creek at Blairstown.
* At 4:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 19.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 10.8 feet Friday
evening.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
6am 6am 6am
Big Creek
Blairstown 20.0 19.7 Mon 4am 19.2 16.5 14.6
&&
LAT...LON 3873 9422 3875 9416 3857 9394 3840 9384
3840 9391
$$
73The office that day
Everything else NWS Kansas City, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 8:31 AM CST | River Flood Warning | EAX | Carroll, Chariton, Linn, Livingston | 32 hr |
| Jan 30, 9:48 AM CST | River Flood Warning | EAX | Johnson, Pettis | 34 hr |
| Jan 30, 10:18 AM CST | River Flood Warning | EAX | Cooper, Saline | 50 hr |
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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.