Alert archive / Missouri / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 72, NWS Kansas City, MO
NWS Kansas City, MO issued this river flood warning at May 18, 2021, 7:38 AM CDT for Cooper County, Missouri. It took effect at May 18, 2021, 9:27 AM CDT. It was in force for 42 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 18, 2021, 7:38 AM CDT (12:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 18, 2021, 9:27 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 20, 2021, 3:55 AM CDT
- In force
- 42 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Kansas City, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Cooper County, MO
The radar
The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 138 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:40 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 Petite Saline Creek near Boonville (BONM7). The gauge peaked at 20.01 ft at May 19, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 11 ft
- Minor stage
- 16 ft
- Moderate stage
- 19.5 ft
- Major stage
- 26 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06909950, 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.
530
WGUS43 KEAX 181238
FLWEAX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
738 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021
...The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...
Petite Saline Creek near Boonville affecting Cooper County.
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/.
&&
MOC053-191245-
/O.NEW.KEAX.FL.W.0072.210518T1427Z-210519T2210Z/
/BONM7.2.ER.210518T1427Z.210518T1800Z.210519T1009Z.UU/
738 AM CDT Tue May 18 2021
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Petite Saline Creek near Boonville.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 6:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 20.4 feet this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Low lying woodlands and fields near the
creek flood.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, The creek floods U Highway about 4 miles
southeast of Boonville.
&&
LAT...LON 3892 9280 3894 9264 3892 9250 3888 9252
3887 9279
$$
Atkins7 follow-up statements
304
WGUS83 KEAX 181829 RRA
FLSEAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
129 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Petite Saline Creek near Boonville affecting Cooper County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
&&
MOC053-191830-
/O.EXT.KEAX.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-210520T0206Z/
/BONM7.2.ER.210518T1358Z.210519T0600Z.210519T1406Z.UU/
129 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Petite Saline Creek near Boonville.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 12:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.3 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Low lying woodlands and fields near the
creek flood.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, The creek floods U Highway about 4 miles
southeast of Boonville.
&&
LAT...LON 3892 9280 3894 9264 3892 9250 3888 9252
3887 9279
$$
Atkins902
WGUS83 KEAX 190218
FLSEAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
918 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Petite Saline Creek near Boonville affecting Cooper County.
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/.
&&
MOC053-200230-
/O.EXT.KEAX.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-210520T1240Z/
/BONM7.2.ER.210518T1358Z.210519T1200Z.210520T0040Z.UU/
918 PM CDT Tue May 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Thursday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Petite Saline Creek near Boonville.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Low lying woodlands and fields near the
creek flood.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, The creek floods U Highway about 4 miles
southeast of Boonville.
&&
LAT...LON 3892 9280 3894 9264 3892 9250 3888 9252
3887 9279
$$
PP022
WGUS83 KEAX 190614
FLSEAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
114 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Petite Saline Creek near Boonville affecting Cooper County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
&&
MOC053-200615-
/O.CON.KEAX.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-210520T1240Z/
/BONM7.2.ER.210518T1358Z.210519T1200Z.210520T0040Z.UU/
114 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Petite Saline Creek near Boonville.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 12:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Low lying woodlands and fields near the
creek flood.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, The creek floods U Highway about 4 miles
southeast of Boonville.
&&
LAT...LON 3892 9280 3894 9264 3892 9250 3888 9252
3887 9279
$$
73695
WGUS83 KEAX 191240
FLSEAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
740 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Blackwater River near Blue Lick affecting Saline and Cooper
Counties.
Petite Saline Creek near Boonville affecting Cooper County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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/.
&&
MOC053-201130-
/O.EXT.KEAX.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-210520T1116Z/
/BONM7.2.ER.210518T1358Z.210519T1130Z.210519T2316Z.UU/
740 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...Observed flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Petite Saline Creek near Boonville.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 6:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 6.3 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Low lying woodlands and fields near the
creek flood.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, The creek floods U Highway about 4 miles
southeast of Boonville.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Thu
1pm 1am 1pm
Petite Saline Creek
Boonville 16.0 20.1 Wed 6am 18.2 12.1 9.8
&&
LAT...LON 3892 9280 3894 9264 3892 9250 3888 9252
3887 9279
$$
MOC053-195-201245-
/O.EXT.KEAX.FL.W.0065.000000T0000Z-210523T0424Z/
/BLVM7.2.ER.210517T0528Z.210520T0000Z.210522T0424Z.NO/
740 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Blackwater River near Blue Lick.
* Until late Saturday evening.
* At 6:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.1 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday
evening.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Cropland and pastures along the river flood.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, Livestock in pastures along the river may
be endangered. Extensive damage also occurs to cropland and
pasture.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, The Missouri-Pacific railroad tracks are
overtopped.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
1pm 1pm 1pm
Blackwater River
Blue Lick 24.0 28.8 Wed 6am 29.0 28.8 26.4
&&
LAT...LON 3894 9342 3899 9348 3903 9297 3894 9295
3893 9323
$$
SAW159
WGUS83 KEAX 192011
FLSEAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
311 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Kansas...
Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Johnson MO, Cass and Henry
Counties.
Blackwater River near Blue Lick affecting Saline and Cooper
Counties.
Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne affecting Linn KS County.
Marais Des Cygnes River at Osawatomie affecting Miami County.
Marais Des Cygnes River near Trading Post affecting Bates and
Linn KS Counties.
Petite Saline Creek near Boonville affecting Cooper County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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/.
&&
MOC053-201130-
/O.CON.KEAX.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-210520T1116Z/
/BONM7.2.ER.210518T1358Z.210519T1215Z.210519T2337Z.UU/
311 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Petite Saline Creek near Boonville.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 2:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 6.3 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Low lying woodlands and fields near the
creek flood.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, The creek floods U Highway about 4 miles
southeast of Boonville.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Thu
7pm 7am 7pm
Petite Saline Creek
Boonville 16.0 19.3 Wed 2pm 15.7 10.3 9.4
&&
LAT...LON 3892 9280 3894 9264 3892 9250 3888 9252
3887 9279
$$
KSC107-202015-
/O.CON.KEAX.FL.W.0067.000000T0000Z-210522T1651Z/
/LCGK1.1.ER.210517T1751Z.210519T1916Z.210522T0824Z.NO/
311 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marais Des Cygnes River at La Cygne.
* Until late Saturday morning.
* At 2:46 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 29.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning and continue falling to 11.1 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet, Low lying farmland and other rural land
floods.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet, Highway 152 floods 0.75 miles west of La
Cygne. If Middle Creek is also flooding Highway 152, the only
route into or out of la cygne will be the County Road, or 4th
Street, leading north from La Cygne.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
7pm 7pm 7pm
Marais Des Cygnes River
La Cygne 25.0 29.1 Wed 2pm 29.0 28.0 26.6
&&
LAT...LON 3839 9482 3839 9476 3826 9465 3826 9476
3835 9483
$$
KSC121-202015-
/O.CON.KEAX.FL.W.0066.000000T0000Z-210521T1506Z/
/OSMK1.1.ER.210517T1150Z.210519T0100Z.210520T1520Z.NO/
311 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marais Des Cygnes River at Osawatomie.
* Until late Friday morning.
* At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 34.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 17.0 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Low-lying areas along the river begin to
flood.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, 347th Road or Main Street east of Highway
169 is under water.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
7pm 7pm 7pm
Marais Des Cygnes River
Osawatomie 28.0 34.4 Wed 3pm 33.0 25.4 26.6
&&
LAT...LON 3856 9507 3850 9478 3839 9476 3839 9482
3852 9507
$$
MOC053-195-202015-
/O.CON.KEAX.FL.W.0065.000000T0000Z-210523T0424Z/
/BLVM7.2.ER.210517T0528Z.210519T1945Z.210522T0424Z.NO/
311 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Blackwater River near Blue Lick.
* Until late Saturday evening.
* At 2:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 29.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
Friday evening and continue falling to 12.5 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Cropland and pastures along the river flood.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, Livestock in pastures along the river may
be endangered. Extensive damage also occurs to cropland and
pasture.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, The Missouri-Pacific railroad tracks are
overtopped.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
7pm 7pm 7pm
Blackwater River
Blue Lick 24.0 29.1 Wed 2pm 29.1 28.5 25.1
&&
LAT...LON 3894 9342 3899 9348 3903 9297 3894 9295
3893 9323
$$
MOC037-083-101-202015-
/O.CON.KEAX.FL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-210522T0142Z/
/BLRM7.2.ER.210517T0136Z.210518T0500Z.210521T0600Z.UU/
311 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Big Creek at Blairstown.
* Until Friday evening.
* At 2:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Friday morning and continue falling to 16.5 feet 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 Wed Thu Thu
7pm 7am 7pm
Big Creek
Blairstown 20.0 22.6 Wed 2pm 22.3 20.6 20.1
&&
LAT...LON 3873 9422 3875 9416 3857 9394 3840 9384
3840 9391
$$
KSC107-MOC013-202015-
/O.CON.KEAX.FL.W.0070.210520T0300Z-210523T0210Z/
/TPOK1.1.ER.210520T1536Z.210521T0600Z.210521T1800Z.UU/
311 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marais Des Cygnes River near Trading Post.
* From this evening to late Saturday evening.
* At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 25.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 27.6 feet early Friday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon.
* Impact...At 27.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying farmland occurs and
water begins to affect Stateline Road north of the gauge.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
7pm 7pm 7pm
Marais Des Cygnes River
Trading Post 27.0 25.8 Wed 3pm 26.1 27.5 26.4
&&
LAT...LON 3826 9476 3826 9465 3824 9446 3817 9447
3821 9470
$$
SAW085
WGUS83 KEAX 200115
FLSEAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
815 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Blackwater River near Blue Lick affecting Saline and Cooper
Counties.
Petite Saline Creek near Boonville affecting Cooper County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
&&
MOC053-201745-
/O.EXT.KEAX.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-210520T1732Z/
/BONM7.1.ER.210518T1358Z.210519T1215Z.210520T0532Z.UU/
815 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Petite Saline Creek near Boonville.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 6.1 feet Monday
evening.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Low lying woodlands and fields near the
creek flood.
* Impact...At 19.5 feet, The creek floods U Highway about 4 miles
southeast of Boonville.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Thu Fri
1am 1pm 1am
Petite Saline Creek
Boonville 16.0 18.2 Wed 7pm 15.8 11.0 9.0
&&
LAT...LON 3892 9280 3894 9264 3892 9250 3888 9252
3887 9279
$$
MOC053-195-210115-
/O.EXT.KEAX.FL.W.0065.000000T0000Z-210524T1826Z/
/BLVM7.2.ER.210517T0528Z.210520T1800Z.210523T1826Z.NO/
815 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Blackwater River near Blue Lick.
* Until early Monday afternoon.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 29.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.3 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet, Cropland and pastures along the river flood.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, Livestock in pastures along the river may
be endangered. Extensive damage also occurs to cropland and
pasture.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, The Missouri-Pacific railroad tracks are
overtopped.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
1am 1am 1am
Blackwater River
Blue Lick 24.0 29.4 Wed 7pm 29.8 30.0 28.7
&&
LAT...LON 3894 9342 3899 9348 3903 9297 3894 9295
3893 9323
$$
PP547
WGUS83 KEAX 200855
FLSEAX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
355 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Petite Saline Creek near Boonville affecting Cooper County.
MOC053-201000-
/O.CAN.KEAX.FL.W.0072.000000T0000Z-210520T0855Z/
/BONM7.1.ER.210518T1358Z.210519T1215Z.210520T0551Z.UU/
355 AM CDT Thu May 20 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Petite Saline Creek near Boonville has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Petite Saline Creek near Boonville.
* At 3:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.1 feet Monday
evening.
&&
Fld Obs Forecasts
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Thu Fri
7am 7pm 7am
Petite Saline Creek
Boonville 16.0 14.5 Thu 3am 13.0 9.7 8.7
&&
LAT...LON 3892 9280 3894 9264 3892 9250 3888 9252
3887 9279
$$
73The office that day
Everything else NWS Kansas City, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 7:36 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | EAX | Cooper | 14 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.