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Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:39AM CDT until May 25 at 4:45AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri…

Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County.

Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE…Platte River at Sharps Station.

* WHEN…Until late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS…At 31.5 feet, The south approach to the Highway B bridge
over the Little Platte River is under water due to backwater from
the Platte River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.4 feet
early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning.
– Flood stage is 26.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

This product along with additional weather and stream information is
available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

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