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Missouri, Ste. Genevieve

Flood Warning

Statement as of 11:14 AM CDT on May 20, 2013

Expires 8:00 PM EDT on May 27, 2013


The Flood Warning continues for
the Mississippi River at Chester
* until Monday may 27.
* At 11:00 am Monday the stage was 28.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast... the river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Sunday evening.


Lat... Lon 3826 9043 3826 9030 3769 8935 3769 8959 3787 9003



                   fld latest 7am forecast
location stg obs stg 05/21 05/22 05/23 05/24 05/25

Mississippi River
Canton ld20 14.0 15.46 15.3 15.1 14.8 14.4 14.0
Quincy 17.0 18.33 18.1 18.1 17.8 17.2 16.7
Quincy ld21 17.0 17.43 17.1 17.2 16.8 16.2 15.7
Hannibal 16.0 18.80 18.7 18.9 18.6 18.0 17.5
Saverton ld22 16.0 17.93 17.6 17.9 17.6 16.8 16.1
Louisiana 15.0 18.24 17.9 18.3 18.2 17.4 16.6
Clarksville ld 25.0 28.83 28.6 28.7 28.7 27.9 27.0


Public Information Statement

Statement as of 12:49 PM CDT on May 20, 2013


... Safety rules for tornadoes...

A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service.
In the interest of public safety... the following safety rules are
provided. Public and commercial broadcast stations serving the
affected area are asked to broadcast these safety messages
frequently while the watch is in effect.

The key to tornado survival is to be prepared and take immediate
action when a warning is issued or when you feel threatened.
Remember... the actions you take during a tornado event may save
your life and the lives of those you are responsible for.

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for the
development of severe thunderstorms which can produce tornadoes
in and close to the watch area. If you are in the watch area...
keep informed of the latest weather information. These storms
can develop rapidly so there may be occasions when advance
warning is not possible.

A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been spotted or indicated
by radar... and you should take immediate action to protect
yourself and those around you.

Follow these safety rules to keep yourself safe:

(1) Mobile homes provide absolutely no protection from high
winds. If you live in a Mobile home... plan your escape to a
nearby sturdy building that will give you proper shelter. At
the first sign of an approaching storm go immediately to this
building.

(2) in homes... apartment complexes... or other small buildings...
go to the basement or to a small all-interior room on the lowest
floor like a Hall or bathroom closet. Use heavy furniture for
shelter or cover yourself with a mattress or blanket.

(3) in schools... hospitals... factories... or shopping centers...
go to designated shelter areas. Interior Halls on the lowest
levels are usually the best. Stay away from gymnasiums or
auditoriums. Avoid all outside walls and windows.

(4) never try to outrun a tornado in a vehicle. Traffic and the
layout of roads may block your escape. You should abandon cars
and trucks if a tornado approaches... and take shelter in a nearby
building.

(5) if caught in the open with no shelter nearby... find a
ditch... culvert or other low area and lay down flat. Cover your
head with your hands for protection.


Weather Severe Map
Alaska - Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Watch , Freeze Warning , Winter Storm Warning , Winter Weather Advisory , Special Weather Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Arizona - Fire Weather Watch , Fire Weather Warning
Arkansas - Tornado Watch , Flood Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Flood Advisory , Lake Wind Advisory , Record Report
California - Lake Wind Advisory , Freeze Watch , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Colorado - Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Connecticut - Dense Fog Advisory , Air Quality Alert
Florida - Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Areal Flood Advisory , Special Statement , Special Weather Statement , Record Report
Georgia - Flood Warning , Areal Flood Advisory , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Hawaii - High Surf Advisory , Wind Advisory
Illinois - Flood Warning , Public Information Statement
Iowa - Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Special Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Kansas - Tornado Warning , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Kentucky - Flood Warning
Louisiana - Flood Warning , Lake Wind Advisory
Massachusetts - Dense Fog Advisory
Michigan - Severe Thunderstorm Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Special Statement , Special Weather Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Minnesota - Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Areal Flood Watch , Areal Flood Watch , Flash Flood Watch , Wind Advisory , Hydrologic Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Mississippi - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report
Missouri - Tornado Warning , Tornado Warning , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flash Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Flood Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Montana - Lake Wind Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Nebraska - Wind Advisory , Public Information Statement
Nevada - Lake Wind Advisory , Wind Advisory
New Mexico - Fire Weather Warning
New York - Dense Fog Advisory
North Carolina - Areal Flood Advisory , Special Weather Statement , Special Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
North Dakota - Areal Flood Warning , Areal Flood Warning , Flood Warning , Areal Flood Advisory, Areal Flood Watch , Areal Flood Watch , Areal Flood Watch , Wind Advisory , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Oklahoma - Tornado Warning , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flash Flood Watch , Flash Flood Watch , Lake Wind Advisory , Special Statement , Public Information Statement
Oregon - Special Statement
Rhode Island - Dense Fog Advisory
South Carolina - Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Flood Warning , Record Report , Public Information Statement
South Dakota - Wind Advisory , Public Information Statement
Tennessee - Flood Warning , Flood Advisory , Record Report
Texas - Tornado Warning , Tornado Watch , Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Areal Flood Advisory , Lake Wind Advisory , Fire Weather Warning , Special Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Utah - Public Information Statement
Virginia - Severe Thunderstorm Warning , Special Statement , Special Weather Statement
Washington - Special Statement , Special Weather Statement
Wisconsin - Flash Flood Watch , Record Report , Public Information Statement
Wyoming - Special Weather Statement , Record Report , Public Information Statement
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