ST. LOUIS | An official National Weather Service Flood Watch is active for St. Louis City and St. Louis County, and residents should monitor current alerts before travel, outdoor work or evening events.
What is active now
The primary active alert is a Flood Watch. The alert means conditions may support flooding where heavy rain develops, especially in low-lying areas, poor-drainage locations, creeks, ditches and roads that commonly collect water.
This CGN alert is limited to official National Weather Service alert information and the CGN St. Louis coverage area. Nearby counties may have different alert timing or conditions.
Coverage area
This alert covers St. Louis City, Missouri and St. Louis County, Missouri. Readers should also check the latest county-specific National Weather Service alert before making safety decisions, because watches can be expanded, replaced, upgraded or canceled quickly.
Safety
Do not drive through floodwater. Water can be deeper than it appears, and roads may be damaged beneath the surface. Keep children and pets away from flooded creeks, drainage areas, ditches and riverbanks.
If a Flash Flood Warning is issued, act immediately and follow official emergency instructions. Keep wireless emergency alerts enabled and monitor National Weather Service, NOAA, local emergency management and trusted local broadcast sources.
What to watch next
The watch should be updated if the National Weather Service issues, cancels, extends or replaces the active alert. CGN News will not treat forecast concern as a warning unless an official warning supports it.
Additional Reporting By: National Weather Service; NOAA; National Weather Service St. Louis