BUCHANAN, MO — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...
Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County.
Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...
Platte River near Agency affecting Buchanan County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Platte River near Agency.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* 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 9:30 AM CST Thursday the stage was 26.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 7.5 feet Tuesday 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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