The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a
* Flood Warning for small streams in... southern Knox County in northeast Missouri southern Lewis County in northeast Missouri Marion County in northeast Missouri Monroe County in northeast Missouri Ralls County in northeast Missouri Shelby County in northeast Missouri
* until 600 am CDT Saturday
* at 601 PM CDT... state and local officials still report numerous Road closures over the warning area caused by heavy rainfall from Thursday and Thursday night. The most extensive flooding was occuring on creeks and streams along and south of Highway 156 in Knox County... and along and west of Highway 15 in Shelby and Monroe counties.
This warning includes the cities of... Novelty... Shelbina... Clarence and Madison.
Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful enough to sweep vehicles off the Road. When encountering flooded roads make the smart choice... turn around... dont drown.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. If flooding is observed act quickly. Move up to higher ground to escape flood waters. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when water begins rising.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.
Large tree limbs down and carport damaged... also had small hail
07/25/2008 1230 am
2 miles E of Shelbina, Shelby County.
Flash flood, reported by law enforcement.
Water Rescue of several vehicles stranded in 18 inch deep water on U.S. 36.
07/25/2008 0111 am
Shelbina, Shelby County.
Flash flood, reported by law enforcement.
Numerous Road closures throughout the County. U.S. Highway 36 is closed east of Lentner... east of Shelbina... and near Hunnewell. Highway 15 is closed in spots. Highway 151 is closed north of Clarence. Route N... j..aa... and k are closed in spots. Route dd is closed west of Maud and Route j west of Shelbyville.
07/25/2008 1230 am
2 miles E of Shelbina, Shelby County.
Flash flood, reported by law enforcement.
Water Rescue of several vehicles stranded in 18 inch deep water on U.S. 36.
07/25/2008 0111 am
Shelbina, Shelby County.
Flash flood, reported by law enforcement.
Numerous Road closures throughout the County. U.S. Highway 36 is closed east of Lentner... east of Shelbina... and near Hunnewell. Highway 15 is closed in spots. Highway 151 is closed north of Clarence. Route N... j..aa... and k are closed in spots. Route dd is closed west of Maud and Route j west of Shelbyville.
07/24/2008 1050 PM
Shelbyville, Shelby County.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.
Large tree limbs down and carport damaged... also had small hail
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 6:46 PM CDT on July 25, 2008
... Safety rules for severe thunderstorms...
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service. In the interest of public safety... the following safety rules are provided. Public and commercial broadcast stations serving the affected area are asked to broadcast these safety messages frequently while the watch is in effect.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. If you are in the watch area... keep up to date of the latest weather information. These storms can develop rapidly so there may be occasions when advance warning is not possible.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning means a severe thunderstorm has been observed or indicated on radar. If you are in the path or near the storm... take immediate actions to protect life and property. Follow these safety rules:
(1) in open country... you should seek shelter and avoid trees which can be targets for lightning. If there is no shelter... go to a ditch or culvert but beware of rising water which can cause flooding.
(2) when indoors... stay away from outside walls and windows and go to an interior room on the lowest level. Avoid using electrical appliances while the storm is nearby.
(3) in Mobile homes... you should leave and seek nearby safe shelter.
(4) if swimming or on a boat... you should get to shore as quickly as possible and find shelter.
A thunderstorm is considered severe when it contains 3/4 inch or larger diameter size hail and/or wind gusts of 58 miles an hour or greater. A severe thunderstorm can also produce deadly lightning and very heavy rain which can lead to flash flooding.
Remember... with any severe thunderstorm there is always the possibility of tornadoes.
