Residents around the Missouri River warned of impending flood situation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Residents around the Missouri River have been warned about an impending flood situation as forecasted rain is expected to swell already bursting tributaries.

The Missouri Levee and Drainage District Association announced on Sunday, April 28, that recent heavy rains across the Show-Me State have swollen tributaries. This will cause the Missouri River to rise over the next few days.

The association indicated that some areas below Chamois will see the river rise as much as 14 inches. Additional rain also remains in the forecast which could exacerbate the issue.

Those along the river have been asked to remain river-aware. Monitor river stages locally as well as levees and flood gates. The forecast information below from the National Weather Service includes rainfall predictions:

• Waverly – Flood stage is 20 feet. The river is expected to crest at 20.8 feet on Monday night.
• Miami – Flood stage is 18 feet. The river is expected to crest at 20.7 feet on Monday night.
• Glasgow – Flood stage is 25 feet. The river is expected to crest at 28 feet on Tuesday morning.
• Boonville – Flood stage is 21 feet. The river is expected to crest at 26.2 feet on Tuesday morning.
• Jefferson City – Flood stage is 23 feet. The river is expected to crest at 24.4 feet on Tuesday.
• Chamois – Flood Stage is 17 feet. The river is expected to crest at 21.9 feet Tuesday night.
• Hermann – Flood stage is at 21 feet. The river is expected to crest at 25.8 feet Tuesday night.
• Washington – Flood stage is at 20 feet. The river is expected to crest at 22.1 feet on Wednesday morning.
• St. Charles – Flood stage is at 25 feet. The river is expected to crest at 26.7 feet on Wednesday.

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