FLOOD WARNING for all areas east of Hwy 79 in Lincoln County. Several levees continue to overtop. Evacuate if you have not already done s.
We have asked the National Weather Service to issue a Flood Warning for everything east of Highway 79 in Lincoln County.
Levees continue to be overtopped in at least three separate main areas -- Winfield (main), Foley, and the northernmost portion of the Elsberry/King's Lake system. Evacuate now if you have not already doen so.
We urge everyone - EVERYONE - to not drive on a flooded roadway. Many (even most) of the roadways east of Highway 79 are already closed due to flooding, and the water continues to rise.
Please do not drive on a roadway covered by water.
Please do not drive around a road barricade.
Please do not move/remove a barricade.
Please do not put yourself in harm's way.
Instructions:
Evacuate now if you have not already done so.
Address/Location
Lincoln County Emergency Management MO
250 W College St
Troy, MO 63379
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 636-528-6182
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP LCEMAINFO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning