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Flood Watch
Issued: 10:12 AM May. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Bond IL, Calhoun IL, Clinton IL, Fayette IL, Jersey IL, Marion IL and Washington IL and Missouri, including the following areas, Audrain MO, Boone MO, Callaway MO, Cole MO, Crawford MO, Franklin MO, Gasconade MO, Moniteau MO, Monroe MO, Montgomery MO, Osage MO, Pike MO, Ralls MO, Warren MO and Washington MO. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Potential rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with localized higher amounts. These amounts will occur across areas that experienced heavy rainfall yesterday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 6:53 AM May. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Moreau River near Jefferson City. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Near this height, Buffalo Road will be closed. This road is about 8.7 river miles upstream of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 19.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. && All Times CDT Fld Observed Forecasts (7:00 am) Location Stg Stage Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Moreau River Jefferson Cit 17.0 11.5 19.6 5.2 2.6 2.1 MSG &&
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