Flood Warning Issued for Cole County, Missouri
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NOAA issued it on April 27, 2026, 3 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 Cole County, Missouri, due to expected minor flooding along the Moreau River near Jefferson City from this afternoon until late Monday night.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Cole County, Missouri
- Issued
- April 27, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Cole County, Missouri.
Alert Details
The Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) St Louis MO. It is effective from April 18, 2026, at 10:49 AM CDT, with an onset at 4:10 PM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Cole County in Missouri, specifically the Moreau River near Jefferson City.
What You Should Do
Residents should turn around and not drive through flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles, so avoid these areas to ensure safety.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast, with the river stage expected to rise above the flood stage of 17.0 feet to a crest of 24.1 feet. At 23.5 feet, Walnut Acres Road near North Moreau Creek may need to be closed.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 18, 2026, at 10:49 AM CDT, with onset at 4:10 PM CDT on April 18. It expires on April 19, 2026, at 11:00 PM CDT and ends on April 21, 2026, at 2:00 AM CDT.
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