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ST. LOUIS — Residents in flood-threatened areas of St. Louis County can monitor rising water levels in real time through FEMA’s interactive flood tracking map, as the region braces for flooding along the Meramec River.
The online tool, which displays zones along waterways that are at risk of flooding. Users can click on specific locations to view detailed information about water levels, and flood stages. Check for road closures here.
The flood forecast for Valley Park, where the Meramec is expected to reach 32.5 feet by Friday night—well above the major flood stage of 25 feet. As of Thursday morning, the river had already risen to 23 feet.
There are also several high-risk areas, including Pacific, where rising waters threaten to cut off southern access routes, and Eureka, where first responders have already conducted several water rescues.
Those affected by flooding can report damage by calling 211.
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