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ST. LOUIS (AP) - Heavy rains across Missouri are raising concerns about the potential for flooding on the state's rivers. National Weather Service hydrologist Mark Fuchs says the Meramec River was expected to reach major flood stage at Valley Park and Arnold, near St. Louis, by mid-week. The Mississippi is also expected to back up near Arnold, causing the Meramec to reach a crest of 42 feet on Wednesday -- 18 feet above flood stage. The Mississippi is expected to crest at 41 feet in St. Louis on Thursday, 11 feet above flood stage. Fuchs said the Mississippi also is expected to reach moderate flood levels by late this week from Hannibal south to St. Louis, and major flood levels from Ste. Genevieve as far south as Cape Girardeau. The Missouri will also reach major flood level at St. Charles. The crest of 36.5 feet -- 11.5 feet above flood stage -- is predicted for Wednesday. Doug Cramer, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Springfield, said several rivers in southwest Missouri are also expected to flood, including the Marmaton, the Big Piney and the Little Osage.
: Spencer Chmiel
Published: Monday, September 15, 2008 at 5:59 AM
Last Updated: Monday, September 15, 2008 at 6:04 AM |
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