Flood Warning Issued for Black River Near Annapolis Through Saturday Evening
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Reynolds County, MO, with the Black River expected to crest at 11 feet this evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Reynolds County, Missouri
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS St Louis MO
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Reynolds County, Missouri.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning (NWS Alert Code: FLW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in St. Louis, MO. The alert is effective starting March 5, 2026, and remains in place until Saturday evening, March 7.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Black River near Annapolis, located within Reynolds County, Missouri.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid flooded areas and follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. The NWS reminds the public that most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available via the National Weather Service website.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the affected area. As of 7:15 AM CST on Thursday, the river stage was measured at 7.0 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 8.0 feet late this morning and is forecast to crest near 11.0 feet this evening. Forecasts are based on observed and predicted precipitation over the next 48 hours.
Timeline
- Alert Issued: March 5, 2026, at 7:50 AM CST
- Flood Stage Onset: Expected late morning, March 5
- Crest: Expected this evening, March 5
- Warning Expiration: March 7, 2026, at 8:00 PM CST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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