St. Clair County, MO
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 04/21 2:46 PM CDT – Thursday 04/23 11:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Springfield MO
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri
Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County.
Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County.
Osage River at Taberville affecting Vernon and St. Clair Counties.
For the Little Osage River...including Fulton, Horton...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Marmaton River...including Fort Scott, Nevada...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Osage River...including Taberville...Minor flooding is forecast.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Osage River at Taberville.
When
Until late Thursday morning.
Impacts
At 23.3 feet, The handicapped access to the Osage River launch near Taberville floods.
Additional Details
- At 1:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 23.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 23.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 16.4 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 115 PM CDT.
Areas impacted
- St. Clair, MO
- Vernon, MO
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Dry through Mid-Week Ahead of Rain Chances
Created by the NWS Springfield WFO
Warm and dry through mid-week with highs in the 70s to near 80. Shower and thunderstorm chances (50-90%) return Thursday into Friday, with chances (20-80%) persisting into the weekend.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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