Lafayette County, MO
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Saturday 06/06 9:55 AM CDT – Tuesday 06/09 5:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri
Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Ray, Lafayette and Jackson Counties.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Missouri River at Napoleon.
When
From this morning to early Tuesday morning.
Impacts
At 17.0 feet, Low-lying areas unprotected by levees begin to flood.
Additional Details
- At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 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
- Jackson, MO
- Lafayette, MO
- Ray, 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 Saturday 06/06 4:25 PM CDT – Tuesday 06/09 3:24 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri
Missouri River at Waverly affecting Saline, Carroll and Lafayette Counties.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Missouri River at Waverly.
When
From this afternoon to Tuesday afternoon.
Impacts
At 23.5 feet, Rural areas along the river which are not protected by levees flood.
Additional Details
- At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 21.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - 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
- Carroll, MO
- Lafayette, MO
- Saline, 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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