Flood Warning Issued for Blackwater River Near Blue Lick Affecting Cooper and Saline Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Flood Warning for the Blackwater River near Blue Lick. The alert was issued on March 11 at 10:44 AM CDT and is currently in effect as minor flooding is forecast for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Blackwater River near Blue Lick, impacting the following geographic regions in Missouri:

• Cooper County
• Saline County

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to take safety precautions. The National Weather Service advises: “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads.” Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid flooded areas and monitor local weather and stream information via official channels.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the area. At 9:45 AM CDT on Wednesday, the river stage was 15.2 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 24.0 feet late tonight.

Key Metrics:

• Flood Stage: 24.0 feet
• Forecast Crest: 26.7 feet (expected early Friday morning)
• Impacts: At 24.0 feet, cropland and pastures along the river begin to flood.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is in effect from late tonight until Saturday, March 14, at 2:30 PM CDT. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight, crest early Friday morning, and fall below flood stage by early Friday afternoon.