Alert archive / Missouri / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 58, NWS St. Louis, MO
NWS St. Louis, MO issued this river flood warning at Apr 9, 2021, 8:53 PM CDT for Cole County, Missouri. It took effect at Apr 10, 2021, 9:27 PM CDT. It was in force for 40 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 9, 2021, 8:53 PM CDT (01:53 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 10, 2021, 9:27 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 12, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 40 hr
- Issued by
- NWS St. Louis, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Cole County, MO
The radar
The St Louis radar (KLSX), 132 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:55 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 Moreau River (MO) near Jefferson City (JCMM7). The gauge peaked at 22.69 ft at Apr 11, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 13 ft
- Minor stage
- 17 ft
- Moderate stage
- 25 ft
- Major stage
- 29 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06910750, 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.
780
WGUS43 KLSX 100153
FLWLSX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service St Louis MO
853 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021
...The National Weather Service in St Louis MO has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...
Moreau River near Jefferson City.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 change.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
MOC051-111400-
/O.NEW.KLSX.FL.W.0058.210411T0227Z-210412T1800Z/
/JCMM7.1.ER.210411T0227Z.210411T1800Z.210412T0424Z.NO/
853 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Moreau River near Jefferson City.
* From Saturday evening to Monday afternoon.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow evening to a crest of 22.1 feet early Sunday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Near this height, both Bainer Road and
Loesch Road will be closed. These roads are about 15.5 to 16
river miles upstream of the gage.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Near this height, Zion Road will be
closed. This road is about 12 river miles upstream of the gage.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Near this height, Buffalo Road will be
closed. This road is about 8.7 river miles upstream of the gage.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Moreau River
Jefferson Cit 17.0 4.9 Fri 8 pm 15.2 20.3 6.5 4.4 3.5
&&
LAT...LON 3855 9214 3854 9207 3849 9211 3848 9231
3853 9231
$$
BRC6 follow-up statements
327
WGUS83 KLSX 101338
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
838 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Missouri...
Moreau River near Jefferson City.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even
higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor
this developing situation and issue follow up statements as
conditions change.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
MOC051-120145-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0058.210411T0300Z-210413T1000Z/
/JCMM7.1.ER.210411T0300Z.210411T1800Z.210412T0400Z.NO/
838 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Moreau River near Jefferson City.
* From this evening to late Monday night.
* At 7:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 19.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It
will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Near this height, Buffalo Road will be
closed. This road is about 8.7 river miles upstream of the gage.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Moreau River
Jefferson Cit 17.0 6.4 Sat 7 am 19.1 10.0 5.2 3.9 3.2
&&
LAT...LON 3855 9214 3854 9207 3849 9211 3848 9231
3853 9231
$$
MRM222
WGUS83 KLSX 110119
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
819 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Moreau River near Jefferson City.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 change.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
MOC051-121330-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0058.210411T0705Z-210412T2324Z/
/JCMM7.1.ER.210411T0705Z.210411T1200Z.210411T1724Z.NO/
819 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Moreau River near Jefferson City.
* From late tonight to Monday evening.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 17.9 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Near this height, both Bainer Road and
Loesch Road will be closed. These roads are about 15.5 to 16
river miles upstream of the gage.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Moreau River
Jefferson Cit 17.0 14.0 Sat 7 pm 12.7 5.8 3.9 3.5 3.0
&&
LAT...LON 3855 9214 3854 9207 3849 9211 3848 9231
3853 9231
$$
BRC457
WGUS83 KLSX 110652
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
152 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Moreau River near Jefferson City.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
MOC051-121900-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0058.210411T0652Z-210413T0200Z/
/JCMM7.1.ER.210411T0339Z.210411T1200Z.210411T2000Z.NO/
152 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Moreau River near Jefferson City.
* From early this morning to Monday evening.
* At 1:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:30 AM CDT Sunday was 18.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Near this height, Buffalo Road will be
closed. This road is about 8.7 river miles upstream of the gage.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Moreau River
Jefferson Cit 17.0 18.6 Sun 1 am 9.5 5.4 3.7 3.4 3.0
&&
LAT...LON 3855 9214 3854 9207 3849 9211 3848 9231
3853 9231
$$
GKS251
WGUS83 KLSX 111417
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
917 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Moreau River near Jefferson City.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
MOC051-130230-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-210413T1118Z/
/JCMM7.1.ER.210411T0339Z.210411T1800Z.210412T0518Z.NO/
917 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Moreau River near Jefferson City.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 AM CDT Sunday was 20.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 23.5 feet, Near this height, Walnut Acres Road near
North Moreau Creek will likely need to be closed. This road is
18.3 river miles upstream of the gage.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Moreau River
Jefferson Cit 17.0 20.9 Sun 8 am 10.3 5.3 3.7 3.1 2.7
&&
LAT...LON 3855 9214 3854 9207 3849 9211 3848 9231
3853 9231
$$
Glass852
WGUS83 KLSX 120140
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
840 PM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Moreau River near Jefferson City.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
This product, along with additional weather and stream information,
is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lsx.
&&
MOC051-131345-
/O.EXT.KLSX.FL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-210413T1751Z/
/JCMM7.1.ER.210411T0339Z.210412T0030Z.210412T1151Z.NO/
840 PM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Moreau River near Jefferson City.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 PM CDT Sunday was 22.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 2.6 feet Friday evening.
* Impact...At 23.5 feet, Near this height, Walnut Acres Road near
North Moreau Creek will likely need to be closed. This road is
18.3 river miles upstream of the gage.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Moreau River
Jefferson Cit 17.0 22.6 Sun 7 pm 7.6 4.6 3.6 2.9 2.6
&&
LAT...LON 3855 9214 3854 9207 3849 9211 3848 9231
3853 9231
$$
Elmore616
WGUS83 KLSX 121558
FLSLSX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service St Louis MO
1058 AM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Missouri...
North Fabius River near Ewing.
Moreau River near Jefferson City.
River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast
precipitation for the next 24 hours.
MOC111-121700-
/O.CAN.KLSX.FL.W.0061.000000T0000Z-210412T1558Z/
/EWNM7.1.ER.210411T1222Z.210411T2315Z.210412T1055Z.NO/
1058 AM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021
...The Flood Warning for the North Fabius River near Ewing has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the North Fabius River near Ewing.
* At 10:01 AM CDT Monday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.5 feet Monday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
North Fabius River
Ewing 11.0 9.9 Mon 10 am 6.9 6.2 5.8 5.5 5.0
&&
LAT...LON 4012 9175 4014 9169 3995 9152 3991 9154
$$
MOC051-121700-
/O.CAN.KLSX.FL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-210412T1558Z/
/JCMM7.1.ER.210411T0339Z.210412T0400Z.210412T1202Z.NO/
1058 AM CDT Mon Apr 12 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Moreau River near Jefferson City has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Moreau River near Jefferson City.
* At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.5 feet Saturday
morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Moreau River
Jefferson Cit 17.0 13.3 Mon 9 am 5.1 3.7 3.1 2.7 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 3855 9214 3854 9207 3849 9211 3848 9231
3853 9231
$$
MRMThe office that day
Everything else NWS St. Louis, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 10:09 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | LSX | Audrain, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Marion, Monroe and 8 more | 14 hr |
| Apr 10, 2:26 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Monroe | 68 hr |
| Apr 10, 2:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Lewis | 4 days |
| Apr 10, 2:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Marion | 62 hr |
| Apr 10, 2:41 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LSX | Lincoln | 37 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.