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weather NWS severe St. Clair, MO; Vernon, MO June 18, 2026 at 2:53 AM

Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Missouri...

Osage River at Taberville affecting Vernon and St. Clair Counties.

For the Osage River...including Taberville...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Osage River at Taberville.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 23.3 feet, The handicapped access to the Osage River launch near Taberville flo

Flooding in St. Clair, MO; Vernon, 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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