WAYNE, MO — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...
St. Francis River near Patterson.
.Recent heavy rainfall has caused a rapid rise on the St. Francis River at Patterson. The river will crest just below moderate flood stage this evening and then fall back below flood stage late tomorrow evening. Additional heavy rainfall in the region tonight could lead to a second, possibly higher crest this weekend.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
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Flooding in Wayne, 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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