MoDOT warns of road-flooding threat

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced Thursday morning that it is monitoring several roads in the Northeast area that could be closed due to potential flash flooding. While specific details are not yet known, MoDOT will set up detours at the appropriate locations as needed. MoDOT indicated it does not anticipate any major roads to be affected.
Cuivre River is expected to crest within 1.5 ft. of the southbound lanes of U.S. 61 at 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5. Lincoln County Route C is being monitored. Some city streets are expected to flood in Old Monroe starting at 2 a.m. Friday.
Salt River is expected to be close to bank full in Ralls County at New London at 1 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5. The Mark Twain Lake stage is 606.30. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is monitoring the lake level but has no concerns at this time. U.S. 61 is expected to stay above flood levels in this area. 
North River will cause flooding on some Marion County roads near Palmyra beginning at 1 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5. U.S. 61 is expected to stay above floodwaters in this area.
The South Fabius River will cause flooding of the Marion County road into Taylor adjacent to U.S. 61 beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, and is expected to remain at flood level through Sunday, Sept. 7. The crest is expected on Saturday at a depth of around 2 feet on the roadway. Flooding on other county roads is expected. U.S. 61 is expected to stay above floodwaters in that area. 
The Mississippi and Missouri rivers are expected to rise slightly, but MoDOT has no concerns of flooding conditions from these rivers at this time.
MoDOT says that its report is based on gauging station data it has available and on predictions from other agencies. It stressed that other areas may be affected. MoDOT reminds motorists that it is dangerous to drive into water-covered roads.
All closures can be found online at http://www.modot.org/ on the traveler information map. Since waters rise and fall quickly during flash flooding, it is recommended motorists check the Web site or call 1-888-275-6636 for the latest information.