The Missouri Highway Patrol noticed a levee being over-topped in Atchison County Missouri Thursday afternoon.

A levee along the Missouri River near Watson was first reported as broke  It was later found that it was being over-topped by water, according to the Atchison County Sheriffs department. Troopers flying the levee system spotted the problem.

Atchison County Emergency Management officials say residents of Watson should evacuate at this time. The break is 1.5 miles south of Watson.  Watson is a small town with just over 100 residents.