Buffalo, MO Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Flood Warning
Pike, IL; Marion, MO
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 12:23PM CDT until September 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Thursday evening to a crest of 17.4 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 21st, 2026 12:23:00 pm CDT
September 21st, 2026 12:23:00 pm CDT
September 23rd, 2026 12:30:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Adams, IL; Lewis, MO
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 12:23PM CDT until September 27 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Canton. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.6 feet, North Front Street and the first 2-3 campsites in Mississippi Park begin flooding at this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday morning to a crest of 15.8 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 21st, 2026 12:23:00 pm CDT
September 21st, 2026 12:23:00 pm CDT
September 23rd, 2026 12:30:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Pike, IL; Ralls, MO
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 12:23PM CDT until September 28 at 2:12AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Saverton. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, An access road to riverside raised homes on the riverward side of the Sny levee begins to flood near this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Thursday morning to a crest of 17.2 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 21st, 2026 12:23:00 pm CDT
September 21st, 2026 12:23:00 pm CDT
September 23rd, 2026 12:30:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Calhoun, IL; Lincoln, MO
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 12:23PM CDT until September 28 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Winfield. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, A few local islands begin to flood. At 27.5 feet, At this stage, Lock and Dam 25 will stockpile 200 tons of sand, 12,000 sandbags, and 10,000 square feet of polyethylene plastic as a precaution. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday afternoon to a crest of 27.4 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 21st, 2026 12:23:00 pm CDT
September 21st, 2026 12:23:00 pm CDT
September 23rd, 2026 12:30:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Calhoun, IL; Pike, MO
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 12:23PM CDT until September 28 at 8:42PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Clarksville. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 27.2 feet, Silo Park just northwest of Clarksville off Highway 79 begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 19.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Thursday morning to a crest of 27.3 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 21st, 2026 12:23:00 pm CDT
September 21st, 2026 12:23:00 pm CDT
September 23rd, 2026 12:30:00 am CDT
Flood Watch
Hancock; Clark
Flood Watch issued September 21 at 11:48AM CDT until September 26 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Illinois... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gregory Landing. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night to Saturday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe
Possible
Future
September 21st, 2026 11:48:00 am CDT
September 21st, 2026 11:48:00 am CDT
September 22nd, 2026 12:00:00 pm CDT
SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE
Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.
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This severe weather alerts report is valid for ZIP code 65622, accurately covering the area of Buffalo, MO.
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National Outlook
Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms for the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast - 09-21 to 09-23
Storms and Cool Temperatures Expected in the East 09-24 to 09-28
Mon Sep 21st 2026, 6:29am PDT
