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Moreau River predicted to hit ‘moderate’ flood stage in Cole County

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Flood sign near the Moreau River in Cole County on Tanner Bridge Road, Jan 10, 2020.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predictions show the Moreau River in Jefferson City swelling to moderate flood stage by Saturday.

National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reading of the Moreau River in Jefferson City as of 10:30 a.m. Jan. 10, 2020

At 10:30 a.m. Friday hydrologists were predicting a steep rise of more than 20 feet over the course of a day.

Cole County Emergency Management Agency director Bill Farr said his crews are working with staff from the county's public works department, fire district and sheriff's office to routinely patrol the roads near the low-lying areas of the Moreau River prone to flooding.

Farr said road closure signs will be posted if any are closed due to flooding.

The Missouri River in Jefferson City is expected to rise more than 5 feet during the same time period, but as of 10:30 a.m. Friday shows no signs of approaching any flood stage.

National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reading of the Missouri River in Jefferson City as of 10:30 a.m. Jan. 10, 2020

As with any flooding event, Farr warns motorists to avoid driving through a flooded road.

Below is a map marking Cole County's most flood-prone roads:

Below is a list of Cole County's most flood-prone roads.

ROADBLOCK
SCRIVNER ROAD 9900-10200
SCRIVNER ROAD5900
CAMPBELL ROAD 7600
PAYNE ROAD 8700
NORTH BRANCH ROAD 11100
LOESCH ROAD 5500
BAINER ROAD 5900
ZION ROAD3100
BUFFALO ROAD 6100
DEER RUN ROAD 14500
WATERFORD ROAD 1400
MURPHYS FORD ROAD 1300
MEADOWSFORD ROAD 2800
EAST LOHMAN ROAD 7900
ROCKHOUSE SPUR ROAD 14100
ROCKHOUSE ROAD 14800
ENGINEERS ROAD 9200
RAILROAD STREET9200
WATER STREET2100
VAUGHN FORD ROAD7400
NINE HILLS ROAD 1300
BODE FERRY ROAD 7900
LOCK & DAM ROAD 8800
SOUTH TEAL BOTTOM ROAD 2900
HEMSTREET ROAD 6200
UPPER BOTTOM ROAD 2600
TANNER BRIDGE ROAD 2800
TANNER BRIDGE ROAD 4300
PIT ROAD 16600
S ROCK CREEK ROAD 2800
SCOTT STATION ROAD 1300-1400
EAST MELLER ROAD 1900
SCHUELER FERRY ROAD 600
W SCHUELER FERRY ROAD 1000
NEW HOPE ROAD 7000
LISLETOWN ROADNEAR RIVERFRONT DR.
E COLE JUNCTION ROAD RR TRACKS
LYNCH BEND ROAD 4900
MONITEAU CREEK ROAD 8300
OSAGE HIGH STREET9300
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