Flood Warning Issued for Meramec River Near Steelville in Crawford County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the Meramec River near Steelville. The alert was issued on March 7 at 11:45 AM CST and remains in effect until March 10 at 1:00 AM CDT.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Crawford County, Missouri, focusing on the geographic region surrounding the Meramec River near Steelville.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers 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 dangers are significantly harder to recognize. Avoid the warning area if possible.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the Meramec River. As of 11:15 AM CST on Saturday, the river stage was recorded at 6.0 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 12.0 feet shortly after midnight tonight. A crest of 13.1 feet is anticipated by Sunday morning. The river is then expected to fall below flood stage by Sunday evening. For reference, at 14.0 feet, roads leading to the Lucky Clover campgrounds begin to flood.

Timeline

• Alert Effective: March 7, 2026, at 12:45 PM CST
• Flood Onset: March 8, 2026, at 1:00 AM CST
• Expected Crest: Sunday morning, March 8
• Alert Expiration: March 10, 2026, at 1:00 AM CDT