Flood Warning Issued for Wakenda Creek at Carrollton in Carroll 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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A Flood Warning is in effect for Wakenda Creek at Carrollton through Thursday afternoon as minor flooding is forecast to impact low-lying areas in Carroll County.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Carroll 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 Carroll County, Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO has issued a Flood Warning for Wakenda Creek at Carrollton. The alert was issued following reports that minor flooding is forecast for the area.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts Carroll County, Missouri, with the primary focus on the geographic region surrounding Wakenda Creek at Carrollton.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety guidance: "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. The National Weather Service reminds the public that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid flooded areas and stay informed via local weather updates.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 6:00 AM CDT on Wednesday, the water stage was recorded at 14.0 feet. The creek is expected to rise above the flood stage of 16.0 feet late this morning, reaching a projected crest of 16.5 feet this afternoon. At the 16.0-foot mark, flooding of low-lying undeveloped areas along the creek begins. The river is expected to fall back below flood stage later this afternoon.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective from late Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026. The alert remains in effect until 2:10 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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