Buchanan County has had to close roads for the fifth time this year due to flooding.

Emergency Management Director Bill Brinton sayd due to high waters in the Platte River the following roads will be closed this weekend:

Rock Creek Road
Saxton Easton Road
Mitchell Road
Kemmer Road
112th Road off of 36 Highway
Picket Road south of 36 Highway

As of Friday morning the Platte River is at Moderate Flood stage 25.2’ and is expected to crest at 27.4’ over the weekend.

Brinton said crews will check the roads on Monday and try to reopen them as soon as possible.