Flood Advisory — Mercer County, Missouri
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 4 at 6:57PM CDT until August 4 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Harrison County in north central Missouri... Southwestern Mercer County in north central Missouri... * WHEN...Until 1000 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 657 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bethany, Ridgeway, Eagleville, New Hampton, Cainsville, Blythedale, Mount Moriah, Martinsville and Hatfield. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 4, 2026 at 7:57 PM ET · Expires August 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Expires
August 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Mercer County, Missouri?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Mercer County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Harrison County.