IRON, MO; Reynolds, MO — FFWLSX
The National Weather Service in St Louis has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Iron County in southeastern Missouri... Northeastern Reynolds County in southeastern Missouri...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 612 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 6 and 11 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small
Flooding in Iron, MO; Reynolds, 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS