Loose Creek Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Flood Warning issued May 10 at 8:19AM CDT until May 12 at 8:20AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Bourbeuse River at Union. Big River at Byrnesville. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big River at Byrnesville. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.3 feet, South Byrnesville Road goes under water near this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Friday was 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 10 at 8:19AM CDT until May 12 at 10:25PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Bourbeuse River at Union. Big River at Byrnesville. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Bourbeuse River at Union. * WHEN...Until late Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Flat Creek backs up to Smeltzer's Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Friday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 18.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon then to 3.8 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 10 at 8:14AM CDT until May 12 at 7:27PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Eureka. Meramec River near Arnold. Meramec River at Valley Park. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River at Fenton. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Meramec River near Eureka. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Friday was 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 10 at 8:14AM CDT until May 12 at 7:51PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Eureka. Meramec River near Arnold. Meramec River at Valley Park. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River at Fenton. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Meramec River at Valley Park. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 18.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 10 at 8:14AM CDT until May 15 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River near Eureka. Meramec River near Arnold. Meramec River at Valley Park. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Missouri... Meramec River at Fenton. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Meramec River near Arnold. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 26.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Friday was 26.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.6 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 10 at 7:58AM CDT until May 10 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Grand River near Brunswick affecting Chariton and Carroll Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Brunswick. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying areas occurs along the west bank of the Grand River near the U.S. Highway 24 bridge about 1 mile west of Brunswick. At 22.0 feet, Low-lying areas along the east bank of the Grand River near the U.S. Highway 24 bridge begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:09 AM CDT Thursday, May 09 the stage was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage gradually today. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 10:11PM CDT until May 13 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River near Herculaneum. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River near Herculaneum. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 28.3 feet, Near this height, the walking trail (extension of Station Road) at Bates Memorial Park begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 25.4 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 26.5 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 10:11PM CDT until May 14 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River near Herculaneum. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Flood Stage. Minor flooding begins to occur at this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.0 feet and rising. - Recent Activity...The river first rose above flood stage on April 30, cresting near 23.6 feet on May 2. It since fell back below flood stage, but has hovered within a foot on either side of flood stage for the last several days. It has recently begun another rise, just rising above flood stage again on May 9. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.9 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 10:11PM CDT until May 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. Mississippi River at Chester. Mississippi River near Herculaneum. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Chester. * WHEN...Until Thursday, May 16. * IMPACTS...At 32.5 feet, The Road at Fort Gage Farm begins flooding at Menard Correctional Center. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 30.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The river first rose above flood stage on May 1, cresting near 31.1 feet on May 3. It has since begun another rise. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.1 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 8:39PM CDT until May 12 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Washington. Missouri River at St. Charles. Missouri River at Hermann. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River near Chamois. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Washington. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Wastewater plant turns pumps on. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.6 feet and nearing a crest. - Recent Activity...The river most recently rose above flood stage this morning, May 9. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 20.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 8:39PM CDT until May 13 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Washington. Missouri River at St. Charles. Missouri River at Hermann. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River near Chamois. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Hermann. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, City Lions Club Athletic Field begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.8 feet and near a crest. - Recent Activity...The river first rose above flood stage on April 29. It has most recently crested at 23.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening and continue falling next week. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 8:39PM CDT until May 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Washington. Missouri River at St. Charles. Missouri River at Hermann. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River near Chamois. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at St. Charles. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, The Katy Trail begins flooding near this height along Hawning Road, about 2 miles north northeast of the Highway 370 bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 26.3 feet and rising. - Recent Activity...The river most recently rose above flood stage this morning, May 9. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 26.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 8:39PM CDT until May 13 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Washington. Missouri River at St. Charles. Missouri River at Hermann. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River near Chamois. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River near Chamois. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:55 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 8:34PM CDT until May 11 at 4:47PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Moreau River near Jefferson City. Osage River near Mari-Osa Campground. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Moreau River near Jefferson City. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Near this height, Buffalo Road will be closed. This road is about 8.7 river miles upstream of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.8 feet and near a crest. - Recent Activity...The river rose above flood stage on May 8. It's crest was near 23.9 feet Thursday afternoon. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling toward base flow by next week. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 8:34PM CDT until May 13 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Moreau River near Jefferson City. Osage River near Mari-Osa Campground. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Osage River near Mari-Osa Campground. * WHEN...Until late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Near this stage the lowest two campsites at Mari-Osa campground begin flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to continue near 20.5 feet through Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 7:36PM CDT until May 10 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County. Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County. Osage River at Taberville affecting St. Clair and Vernon Counties. For the Little Osage River...including Fulton, Horton...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Marmaton River...including Fort Scott, Nevada...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Osage River...including Taberville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Osage River near Horton. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 45.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. Low lying areas along Route D near Stotesbury flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 43.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 41.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Thursday was 43.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 31.2 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 41.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 7:36PM CDT until May 14 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County. Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County. Osage River at Taberville affecting St. Clair and Vernon Counties. For the Little Osage River...including Fulton, Horton...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Marmaton River...including Fort Scott, Nevada...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Osage River...including Taberville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Osage River at Taberville. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, flood waters impact B Highway 2.5 miles east of Rich Hill in the vicinity of the Bates County Drainage Ditch. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 28.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Thursday was 29.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 22.9 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 12:11PM CDT until May 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...Kentucky...Missouri... Ohio River at Cairo affecting Carlisle, Mississippi, Fulton, Ballard, Alexander, Pulaski and Hickman Counties. For the Ohio River...including Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, Golconda, Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River at Cairo. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to Friday, May 17. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 36.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Saturday morning to a crest of 43.0 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, May 16. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 11:52AM CDT until May 16 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Green River at Paradise affecting Muhlenberg County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky...Illinois...Missouri... South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville -Bypass affecting Trigg and Christian Counties. Mississippi River at Thebes affecting Scott and Alexander Counties. Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau affecting Cape Girardeau, Alexander, Scott, Union, Perry and Jackson Counties. For the Green River...including Paradise, Calhoun...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau, Thebes, Hickman, New Madrid...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Thebes. * WHEN...From this morning to Thursday, May 16. * IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, The town of Thebes begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 33.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Thursday was 33.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.5 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, May 16. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 11:52AM CDT until May 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Green River at Paradise affecting Muhlenberg County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky...Illinois...Missouri... South Fork Little River at Hopkinsville -Bypass affecting Trigg and Christian Counties. Mississippi River at Thebes affecting Scott and Alexander Counties. Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau affecting Cape Girardeau, Alexander, Scott, Union, Perry and Jackson Counties. For the Green River...including Paradise, Calhoun...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Mississippi River...including Cape Girardeau, Thebes, Hickman, New Madrid...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau. * WHEN...Until Friday, May 17. * IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, The flood gate on Themis Street closes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 33.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Thursday was 33.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.0 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday, May 16. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued May 9 at 11:43AM CDT until May 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

...The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Arkansas...Missouri... Tennessee... Mississippi River at Caruthersville For the Lower Mississippi River...including Tiptonville, Caruthersville, Osceola, Memphis, Tunica Mhoon Landing, Helena... elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Caruthersville. * WHEN...From this morning to Sunday, May 19. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, In Arkansas, docks of the steel mill near Hickman are flooding. In Tennessee, Mississippi River overbank flooding is occurring across Highway 88 just north of Dee Webb Road. Extensive amounts of Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge are flooded. Sloughs at the west end of Barr Road are beginning to back up into fields. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.7 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Action stage is 29.0 feet. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 10:31AM CDT until May 11 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Boonville affecting Cooper and Howard Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Lafayette, Carroll and Saline Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Carroll, Saline and Chariton Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Lafayette, Ray and Jackson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Miami. * WHEN...Until late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low-lying rural areas outside of levees begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 12.5 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 10:31AM CDT until May 11 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Boonville affecting Cooper and Howard Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Lafayette, Carroll and Saline Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Carroll, Saline and Chariton Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Lafayette, Ray and Jackson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Boonville. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Low-lying rural areas along the river flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:04 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 10:16AM CDT until May 11 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County. Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County. Platte River near Agency affecting Buchanan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Platte River near Platte City. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Cropland near State Highway 92 near Platte City begins to flood. At 22.0 feet, Flooding occurs at Humphreys Access Area which is located 5 miles downstream from Platte City. 300 acres of pasture are also flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:16 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood