Flood Warning Issued for Missouri Rivers
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the 102 River at Maryville and Rosendale in northwest Missouri.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Current Conditions
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The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill issued a Flood Warning for rivers in Missouri, including the 102 River at Maryville, which stood at 11.5 feet Tuesday morning against a flood stage of 18.0 feet. The river is forecast to rise above flood stage and crest at 18.5 feet before falling below it by Wednesday morning.
Why it matters
The warning covers Nodaway, Andrew and Buchanan Counties, where rising water threatens residents and properties in Missouri's northwest region. At 18.0 feet, the east bank of the 102 River at Maryville floods, and forecasters expect minor flooding there.
The river gauge at Maryville read 11.5 feet Tuesday morning, 6.5 feet below the 18.0-foot flood stage, and is forecast to crest at 18.5 feet. Forecasters have not indicated how far floodwater will spread beyond the east bank or the Rosendale gauge's crest.
The players
National Weather Service
The federal agency within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that issues weather, water and climate forecasts and warnings across the United States.
The details
The warning covers the 102 River at Maryville in Nodaway and Andrew Counties and the 102 River at Rosendale in Buchanan and Andrew Counties. Floodwater is expected to reach the village of Arkoe, and officials note that most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Timeline
Tuesday, 8:30 AM CST: 102 River at Maryville measured at 11.5 feet
November 3, 2026, late evening: river expected to rise above flood stage
November 4, 2026, morning: river expected to crest at 18.5 feet
November 5, 2026, 9:00 AM CST: Flood Warning expires
Seasonal Patterns
Flood warnings like this one are issued by the National Weather Service when river gauges approach or exceed flood stage, a threshold set for each gauge location. The 102 River's forecast crest of 18.5 feet sits just above its 18.0-foot flood stage, placing it within the range these standard warnings are designed to cover.
Residents near the 102 River in Nodaway, Andrew and Buchanan Counties should avoid driving through floodwater, since most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Monitor National Weather Service alerts for updates on river levels through November 5, 2026.
The takeaway
Never drive through floodwaters, as just a few inches of moving water can sweep a vehicle away. Stay alert to flood warnings and move to higher ground if water begins to rise near your home.
What happens next
The Flood Warning is scheduled to expire at 9:00 AM CST on November 5, 2026, unless the National Weather Service extends it.
Further reading
Track live river and weather conditions in the Current Conditions section.
More information
Read the National Weather Service flood safety information for guidance on staying safe during river flooding.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KQ2 | St. Joseph, Missouri News, Weather & Sports.
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