Flood Warning Issued for Petite Saline Creek in Cooper County, Missouri

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Flood Warning for Petite Saline Creek near Boonville. The alert is in effect for Cooper County as minor flooding is forecast for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Cooper County, Missouri, with a focus on the areas surrounding Petite Saline Creek near Boonville.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety mantra: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. The National Weather Service reminds the public that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. It is advised to avoid flooded areas and monitor local stream information via official channels.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is anticipated. As of 6:30 AM CST Saturday, the river stage was measured at 14.1 feet. The creek is expected to rise above the flood stage of 16.0 feet late this morning. A crest of 17.7 feet is forecast for this evening. At 16.0 feet, flooding typically impacts low-lying woodlands and fields near the creek. While a stage of 19.5 feet would flood U Highway southeast of Boonville, the current forecast remains below that level.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective starting at 10:40 AM CST on Saturday, March 7. The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. The alert is scheduled to conclude at 2:43 PM CDT on Sunday, March 8.