Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 10 at 11:17PM CDT until July 11 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 9:17pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Sainte Genevieve County in southeastern Missouri...
* WHEN...Until 215 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1115 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ste. Genevieve, Bloomsdale, St. Mary, Weingarten, Rocky Ridge,
Coffman, Womac, River Aux Vases and Minnith.
- Thus far, the heaviest rain has fallen in northern portions of
the county, but is expected to gradually develop southward into
additional areas.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Ste. Genevieve, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: