Flood Warning Issued for Ste. Genevieve and St. Francois Counties in 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 parts of southeastern Missouri until 4:45 AM CST due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels in Flat Creek.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Missouri
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Flood Warning for southeastern Missouri. The alert was triggered by reports of small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall and remains in effect until 4:45 AM CST on March 5.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions in southeastern Missouri:
- Sainte Genevieve County
- Saint Francois County
Specific locations expected to experience flooding include Farmington, Bonne Terre, Desloge, Ste. Genevieve, Bismarck, Leadwood, Park Hills, Iron Mountain Lake, Bloomsdale, St. Mary, Weingarten, Rocky Ridge, Coffman, Knob Lick, Womac, Iron Mountain, Leadington, French Village, Libertyville, and Doe Run.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warned area should follow these safety instructions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Avoid low-lying areas: Flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground if necessary.
Expected Conditions
Emergency management has reported active flooding in the warned area due to thunderstorms.
- Rainfall Totals: Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible.
- Current Impacts: Flooding is already occurring along Elvin Boulevard due to rising water within Flat Creek. Water levels in the area are expected to continue rising.
Timeline
The Flood Warning was issued at 1:50 AM CST and is scheduled to expire at 4:45 AM CST on Thursday, March 5.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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