Doniphan County, KS
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 06/05 8:44 PM CDT – Sunday 06/07 9:34 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas...Missouri...
Missouri River at St Joseph affecting Doniphan, Andrew and Buchanan Counties.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri
Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Ray, Lafayette and Jackson Counties.
Missouri River at Waverly affecting Saline, Carroll and Lafayette Counties.
Missouri River At Miami affecting Saline, Chariton and Carroll Counties.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Missouri River at St Joseph.
When
Until late Sunday morning.
Impacts
At 17.0 feet, Lowland flooding upstream and downstream from St. Joseph occurs. At 19.0 feet, Backwater from the Missouri River floods property along the Nodaway river at Nodaway, Missouri. At 21.0 feet, Riverfront Park in St. Joseph begins to flood.
Additional Details
- At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 8.7 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Areas Impacted
- Doniphan, KS
- Andrew, MO
- Buchanan, MO
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Showers/Storms This Afternoon & Evening
Created by the NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill WFO
Showers/thunderstorms will be possible (20-30%) this afternoon and evening. Uncertainty remains on exactly where these storms will initially develop. A few stronger storms will be possible along and north of US-36. Flooding concerns will persist with any additional heavy rain we get through the weekend. Hot and humid conditions are expected next week.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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