The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Macon County. The advisory takes effect at 7:09 am on October 2 and remains in place until 7:15 am on October 3.
Communities in the affected area: Macon, Atlanta, Bevier, Callao, La Plata, New Cambria, Excello, Elmer, Ethel and Gifford.
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri, Chariton River near Prairie Hill affecting Chariton and Macon Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Chariton River near Prairie Hill.
When: From this morning to late Saturday night.
Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Fields along the river begin to flood.
Additional details: – At 1:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.9 feet. – Forecast, The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 16.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. – Flood stage is 15.0 feet. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What residents should do: Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.
This report is based on information from NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO.
