Flood Warning Issued for St. Francis River Near Patterson in Wayne 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 the St. Francis River near Patterson, with minor flooding expected to impact Wayne County through Friday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Wayne County, Missouri
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Paducah KY
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 Wayne County, Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY, has issued a Flood Warning for the St. Francis River near Patterson. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty, issued on the morning of March 5.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Wayne County, Missouri, focusing on the areas surrounding the St. Francis River near Patterson.
What You Should Do
Local authorities and the NWS advise residents to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Residents are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 9:00 AM CST on Thursday, the river stage was measured at 12.8 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 16.0 feet late this morning. Current projections indicate a crest of 24.5 feet just after midnight tonight.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 10:39 PM CST on Friday, March 6. The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Thursday morning and is forecast to fall back below flood stage by Friday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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