Buchanan County, MO

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In effect from Tuesday 11/03 7:57 PM CST – Thursday 11/05 4:24 PM CST

Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri

102 River at Rosendale affecting Buchanan and Andrew Counties.

What

Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

Where

102 River at Rosendale.

When

From this evening to Thursday afternoon.

Impacts

At 13.0 feet, Lowland agricultural flooding begins. At 18.0 feet, State Route 48 on the east side of Rosendale is overtopped by flood waters. At 19.0 feet, State Route 48 on the east and west sides of Rosendale is under water. At 20.0 feet, State Route 48 is flooded on the east and west sides of town which prevents travel in or out of town.

Additional Details

- At 7:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

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

  • 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.

In effect from Tuesday 11/03 8:00 PM CST – Saturday 11/07 3:23 AM CST

Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Missouri

Platte River near Agency affecting Buchanan County.

What

Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

Where

Platte River near Agency.

When

From this evening to late Friday night.

Impacts

At 20.0 feet, Low-lying areas east of Agency begin to flood. At 25.0 feet, Flooding begins at the east border of Agency.

Additional Details

- At 7:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 22.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

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

  • 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.

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Severe Weather Threat Forecast for Midday

Created by the NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill WFO

Another band of showers and storms moves through accompanying a slowly moving cold front. There is a marginal risk for some strong to severe storms across NE and Eastern MO this evening. Gusty winds resume (now out of the NW ) behind the storms and continue through the evening.

Figure shows 1 out of 5 risk for storms for areas east of highway 63.

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