Flood Warning Issued for St. Francis River Near Patterson in Wayne County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY, has issued a Flood Warning for the St. Francis River near Patterson. This alert was issued on Saturday morning following recent heavy rainfall in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Wayne County, Missouri, focusing on the St. Francis River near Patterson and its surrounding low-lying areas.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. The National Weather Service emphasizes that most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Residents in flood-prone areas should monitor conditions closely and avoid bottomland regions.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the St. Francis River. As of 7:30 AM CST Saturday, the river stage was recorded at 10.7 feet. The river is expected to rise above the 16.0-foot flood stage late tonight. A crest of 17.0 feet is anticipated by early Sunday afternoon. At 16.0 feet, minor flooding begins to affect bottomland and surrounding low-lying areas.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective from late tonight, Sunday, March 8, through early Monday morning, March 9. The river is projected to fall below flood stage late Sunday evening, and the warning is set to conclude by 5:12 AM CDT on Monday.