Flood Warning Issued for Black River Near Annapolis in Reynolds County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the Black River near Annapolis. The warning is effective from Saturday afternoon, March 7, through late Monday night, March 10.

Affected Areas

The primary area affected is Reynolds County, Missouri, specifically the regions surrounding the Black River near Annapolis.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Exercise extreme caution at night when flood hazards are more difficult to recognize. Avoid areas known to flood and monitor local stream information via the National Weather Service.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the Black River. As of 11:15 AM CST on Saturday, the river stage was measured at 6.4 feet. The river is expected to rise above the 8.0-foot flood stage late this afternoon. A crest of 9.0 feet is anticipated just after midnight tonight. At this level, County Road 372 is expected to begin flooding.

Timeline

• Onset: Saturday afternoon, March 7, at approximately 4:49 PM CST.
• Peak: The river is forecast to crest at 9.0 feet shortly after midnight tonight.
• Recession: The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Sunday afternoon.
• Warning Duration: The alert remains in effect until 12:00 AM CDT on Monday night/Tuesday morning.