By BRENT MARTIN

St. Joseph Post

Rising water has forced road closures in parts of Buchanan County.

Both the Missouri Department of Transportation and Buchanan County moved to close U.S. 59 Highway from Rushville to the Missouri River bridge at Atchison, Kansas due to flooding along the Missouri River.

Shortly after noon, the Missouri rose to 24.67 feet at Atchison with an expected crest of 25.7 feet Friday afternoon. The rising Missouri River also prompted the closing of SW North Shore Road, SW 126 Road, SW 116 Road, SW 110 Road, and SW Lake View Road.

In the Eastern District of Buchanan County, flooding along the Platte River led to the closing SE Kemmer Road, SE Saxton/Easton Road, SE Rock Creek Road, and SE 115 Road.

The Platte River at Agency rose to 23.1 feet over the lunch hour and is expected to crest at 24 feet tomorrow morning.