BUCHANAN, 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
Flooding in Buchanan, MO can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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