Flood Season Arrives in Arnold, Oakville

The flood season arrived at the Meramec River last week and this weekend’s rains closed several low-lying areas in Arnold and Oakville.

Parks and Recreation Director Susie Boone said boat launches in Arnold City Park were closed and that her staff would monitor Pomme Creek Golf Course, which is affected by heavy rains.

“The Meramec River is rising, but we’re really affected by the Mississippi River’s levels,” Boone said during a City Council meeting at City Hall, at 2101 Jeffco Blvd., on April 21.

The Meramec River drains into the Mississippi River at a juncture southeast of the center of Arnold.

The Meramec River’s water level is at about 30.5 feet, the National Weather Service (NWS) website said. The river floods at 24 feet.

The expected rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday may cause the Meramec to crest at about a moderate flood level of about 36 feet, the NWS said. 

A major flood stage is about 38 feet for the Meramec, the NWS said. 

The Mississippi River’s water level is at 32 feet and is expected to crest at about 35 feet on Friday, the NWS said.

Correction: Parks and Recreation Director Susie Boone spoke during the City Council meeting on April 21 not on April 24.  The writer erred.