Flood Warning Issued for Ste. Genevieve and St. Francois Counties in Missouri

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Flood Warning for southeastern Missouri. The alert was triggered by reports of small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall and remains in effect until 4:45 AM CST on March 5.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions in southeastern Missouri:

• Sainte Genevieve County
• Saint Francois County

Specific locations expected to experience flooding include Farmington, Bonne Terre, Desloge, Ste. Genevieve, Bismarck, Leadwood, Park Hills, Iron Mountain Lake, Bloomsdale, St. Mary, Weingarten, Rocky Ridge, Coffman, Knob Lick, Womac, Iron Mountain, Leadington, French Village, Libertyville, and Doe Run.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the warned area should follow these safety instructions:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Avoid low-lying areas: Flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground if necessary.

Expected Conditions

Emergency management has reported active flooding in the warned area due to thunderstorms.

• Rainfall Totals: Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible.
• Current Impacts: Flooding is already occurring along Elvin Boulevard due to rising water within Flat Creek. Water levels in the area are expected to continue rising.

Timeline

The Flood Warning was issued at 1:50 AM CST and is scheduled to expire at 4:45 AM CST on Thursday, March 5.