St. Peters, MO – Minor flooding is forecast along Dardenne Creek in St. Peters, Missouri, as river levels are set to rise late tonight. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning, effective from this evening until Sunday afternoon. According to the warning, Dardenne Creek at St. Peters is expected to rise above flood stage of 18 feet to a crest of 19.6 feet just after midnight tonight.
At the time of the report, the river’s stage was recorded at 16.3 feet. Impact is expected at 19.4 feet, with flooding affecting Ball fields at Sports Center Park. The river is predicted to fall below flood stage by tomorrow morning.
Residents are urged to take caution when driving through potentially flooded roads. The warning advises, “Turn around, don’t drown,” highlighting that most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. Additional rainfall could lead to higher-than-forecasted river levels.
For ongoing updates and further details, visit the National Weather Service’s official website.
