Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 20 at 12:48AM CDT until August 20 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 10:48pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Iron County in southeastern Missouri...
Southern Madison County in southeastern Missouri...
* WHEN...Until 345 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1248 AM 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 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Annapolis, Saco, Buckhorn, Des Arc, Vulcan and Sabula.
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.
Area Description:
Iron, MO; Madison, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov