Moreau River Flooding Near Jefferson City Expected to Crest Sunday
The Moreau River near Jefferson City is experiencing minor flooding and will crest at 18.6 feet Sunday afternoon before receding.
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI — The Moreau River near Jefferson City reached minor flood stage Sunday morning and is expected to crest at 18.6 feet this afternoon before beginning to recede, according to the National Weather Service.
The river stood at 17.6 feet at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, above the 17.0-foot flood stage. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning that remains in effect until Monday evening at 11:48 p.m.
Road Closures Expected
When the river reaches 19.0 feet, Zion Road will close to traffic. The road sits approximately 12 river miles upstream of the monitoring gauge.
Current forecasts indicate the river will crest this afternoon at 18.6 feet, staying below the 19-foot level that would trigger the Zion Road closure. Officials expect the river to fall below flood stage late Sunday afternoon.
Minor Flooding Continues
The flood warning covers minor flooding that began earlier in the weekend. River levels have remained steady, with the maximum stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. Sunday reaching 17.6 feet.
The National Weather Service bases its river forecasts on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. Weather officials from the St. Louis office issued the warning at 9:39 a.m. Sunday.
Residents in flood-prone areas along the Moreau River should monitor conditions and avoid driving through flooded roadways. The river is expected to return to normal levels by Monday evening as the flood warning expires.
