Missouri Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/31/2026 13:37

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 3:37PM CDT until June 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 31, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Blackwater River near Blue Lick affecting Saline and Cooper Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Blackwater River near Blue Lick. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Cropland and pastures along the river flood. At 29.0 feet, Livestock in pastures along the river may be endangered. Extensive damage also occurs to cropland and pasture. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 25.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
Area Description: 
Cooper, MO; Saline, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO