Flood Warning Issued for Petite Saline Creek in Cooper County, Missouri
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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 Cooper County, Missouri, as Petite Saline Creek is forecast to reach minor flood stage through Sunday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Cooper County, Missouri
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Kansas City
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 Cooper County, Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Flood Warning for Petite Saline Creek near Boonville. The alert is in effect for Cooper County as minor flooding is forecast for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Cooper County, Missouri, with a focus on the areas surrounding Petite Saline Creek near Boonville.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. The National Weather Service reminds the public that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. It is advised to avoid flooded areas and monitor local stream information via official channels.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is anticipated. As of 6:30 AM CST Saturday, the river stage was measured at 14.1 feet. The creek is expected to rise above the flood stage of 16.0 feet late this morning. A crest of 17.7 feet is forecast for this evening. At 16.0 feet, flooding typically impacts low-lying woodlands and fields near the creek. While a stage of 19.5 feet would flood U Highway southeast of Boonville, the current forecast remains below that level.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective starting at 10:40 AM CST on Saturday, March 7. The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. The alert is scheduled to conclude at 2:43 PM CDT on Sunday, March 8.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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