CARROLL, MO; Chariton, MO; Linn, MO; Livingston… — ...The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...
Grand River near Sumner affecting Linn, Chariton, Livingston and Carroll Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Grand River near Sumner.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Bottomland 1 to 2 miles south of the gage begins to flood. At 26.0 feet, Rural land adjacent to the river is flooded. At 28.0 feet, Rural roads are under water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 31.2 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Carroll, MO; Chariton, MO; Linn, MO; Livingston, 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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