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165 S. FOURTH STREET
STE. GENEVIEVE, MISSOURI 63670
TELEPHONE: (573) 883-5400
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mayor Brian Keim
The City of Ste. Genevieve is experiencing a flash flood unlike any we’ve seen in a long time. Multiple roads are closed due to rising water levels adjacent to North and South Gabouri Creeks. Drivers need to be extra careful and not go around the barricades. Alliance crews are out helping where called to by the police and fire department. The levee pump house has staff standing by. We have had 2 water rescues this evening. If you have an emergency situation remember to call 9-1-1.
We are now solidly in the Enhanced Risk Category for thunderstorms tonight. See the estimated timing from the National Weather Service
Update: These streets and intersections will be intermittently inaccessible today through Monday, April 7th. Do Not drive through ponding water.
Currently (3pm, 4/4), South Main at South Gabouri is re-open. North Main at Riverview is not.
Due to localized flooding, the following streets or intersections are currently closed.
- North Main at Riverview
- South Main at South Gabouri (under train trestle)
Avoid driving through ponding water. Even shallow water can be dangerous, potentially causing your vehicle to stall or losing control. If you encounter flooded areas, find an alternate route to stay safe.
Heavy rain expected through Saturday, with flooding possible. Rain is expected to start around 9;15a with waves of rain to follow today through tomorrow.
Ste. Genevieve at your Fingertips
Be prepared for flash flooding through Saturday as Ste. Genevieve is on the edge of greatest possibility for up to 5” of rain. Be aware of potential high water and street closures around town.
Minor changes to the severe storm forecast for today.
Multiple days of potentially severe weather starts today and lasts through the weekend. Here is an update for today from the National Weather Service. Sign up for weather emergency alerts at https://stegen.genasys.com/portal/en/register.
Ste. Genevieve at your fingertips
National Weather Service - Sunday, March 30th Severe Weather Outlook -
A widespread/substantial severe-weather episode is forecast across
an area centered on the Ohio/Mid and Lower Mississippi/Lower
Missouri/Tennessee River Valleys. Very large hail, damaging winds,
and strong tornadoes are expected.
Find out all that is good in Ste. Genevieve through the Missouri Humanities Small Town Showcase podcast available here. Lifelong resident and author Bill Naeger and 2024 Queen's Ball queen Laura Jablonski talk about what makes Ste. Genevieve special with host Caitlan Yaeger.
Join us tonight for the Board of Alderpersons meeting at 6p on Zoom at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84811211564?pwd=VnR5QVppTEhYMWYxWGszT2xqTW1YZz09
ALERT: On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Portis Street from Highway 61 to Center Drive will be closed from 8:30am - 12:30pm due to demolition work. Local access only will be allowed from the Highway 61 end.
Caution: Monday, March 17, 2025, Seraphin Street between S. Main Street and St. Marys Road is closed do to low hanging cable lines.
On Saturday, March 15, 2025 the following streets will be closed from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. for a 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk. Merchant Street from 4th Street to Main Street and Main Street from Merchant Street to Matthews Drive.
Join the Board of Alderpersons meeting tonight at 6p on Zoom at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84811211564?pwd=VnR5QVppTEhYMWYxWGszT2xqTW1YZz09
UPDATE: Thursday, February 27, 2025, St. Marys Road from Highway 61 to Seraphin Street is now open.
ALERT: On Thursday, February 27, 2025, St. Marys Road from Highway 61 to Seraphin Street will be closed for crews to install sewer services to the new housing units on Highway 61 from 8:30 a.m. until install is complete .
Join us tonight for the Board of Adlerpersons meeting at 6p on Zoom at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84811211564?pwd=VnR5QVppTEhYMWYxWGszT2xqTW1YZz09
ALERT: On Monday, February 17, 2025, St. Marys Road from Highway 61 to Seraphin Street will be closed for crews to install sewer services to the new housing units on Highway 61 from 8:00 a.m. until install is complete .
Ste. Genevieve County Health Department - Resource Fair
