Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...

Meramec River near Steelville.

Meramec River near Sullivan.

River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Meramec River near Steelville.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Near this height, Missouri Route TT will be closed in both directions. At 16.9 feet, Near this height, Missouri State Route O will be closed in both directions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 17.4 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.