ANDREW, MO; Buchanan, MO — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...
102 River at Rosendale affecting Buchanan and Andrew Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...102 River at Rosendale.
* WHEN...From this evening to Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Lowland agricultural flooding begins. At 18.0 feet, State Route 48 on the east side of Rosendale is overtopped by flood waters. At 19.0 feet, State Route 48 on the east and west sides of Rosendale is under water. At 20.0 feet, State Route 48 is flooded on the east and west sides of town which prevents travel in or out of town.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Andrew, MO; 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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