Chesterfield Valley Watch 2015-12-29
Heavy rainfall in the Midwest and St. Louis area has resulted in the Missouri River rising above flood stage. The City of Chesterfield enacts its “Valley Watch” when the Missouri River reaches a level of 29 or higher as measured at the Hermann, Missouri gauge. A “Valley Watch” is intended to initiate a heightened level of awareness for Chesterfield Officials, the Monarch – Chesterfield Levee District, and property owners within Chesterfield Valley. Please note that at this time the level of the Missouri River only warrants the issuance of a “Valley Watch”. A “Valley Advisory” is not initiated unless the Missouri River, as measured at the Hermann, Missouri gauge, reaches a level of 36. Please be advised that a river level of 36 roughly correlates to a surface elevation which is five to ten feet below the top of the levee.
12/29/2015: As of the morning of December 29, 2015 the Missouri River level as measured at Hermann was 34.45 feet. This is very near the projected crest of 34.66 feet in Hermann, which is expected to occur on Wednesday, December 30. The rain has stopped and all flash flood watches and warnings have expired. All roads in the City of Chesterfield are now open. However, motorists should still take precaution as water which has not yet subsided can still pond in low-lying areas. The Missouri River at St. Charles is currently at a level of 34.31 feet, with a projected crest of 35.3 feet on Thursday, December 31.
12/29/2015: As of the morning of December 29, 2015 the Missouri River level as measured at Hermann was 34.45 feet. This is very near the projected crest of 34.66 feet in Hermann, which is expected to occur on Wednesday, December 30. The rain has stopped and all flash flood watches and warnings have expired. All roads in the City of Chesterfield are now open. However, motorists should still take precaution as water which has not yet subsided can still pond in low-lying areas. The Missouri River at St. Charles is currently at a level of 34.31 feet, with a projected crest of 35.3 feet on Thursday, December 31.