Flood Warning Issued for Meramec River Near Steelville and Sullivan Through Saturday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in St Louis MO has issued a Flood Warning for the Meramec River near Steelville and Sullivan. This alert was issued on the morning of March 5 and remains in effect until late Saturday evening.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Crawford County, Missouri, with particular focus on the Meramec River near Steelville and Sullivan.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety mantra: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The NWS advises avoiding areas where water covers the roadway and monitoring local stream information via official channels.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the area. At 7:15 AM CST on Thursday, the river stage was measured at 8.8 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 12.0 feet this afternoon and is projected to crest near 14.0 feet late tonight. According to the NWS, at a stage of 14.0 feet, roads leading to the Lucky Clover campgrounds begin to flood. River forecasts are based on observed and forecast precipitation for the next 48 hours.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective starting at 7:28 AM CST on Thursday, March 5. The onset of flooding is expected at 2:38 PM CST today. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 11:00 PM CST on Saturday, March 7.