PLATTE, MO — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...
Platte River near Agency affecting Buchanan County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...
Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County.
Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Platte River near Platte City.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Cropland near State Highway 92 near Platte City begins to flood. At 22.0 feet, Flooding occurs at Humphreys Access Area which is located 5 miles downstream from Platte City. 300 acres of pasture are also flooded. At 25.0 feet, Water overtops 1st Street in Tracy, Missouri.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 23.1 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Platte, 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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