Vernon County, MO
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 7:38 PM CDT – Wednesday 04/22 10:30 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 St. Clair and Vernon Counties.
For the Little Osage River...including Horton...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Marmaton River...including 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
Marmaton River near Nevada.
When
Until late Wednesday morning.
Impacts
At 24.0 feet, the county road west of the gage, Minnie Ball Road, is impassable.
Additional Details
- At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Sunday was 24.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.7 feet on 05/26/2015. - 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 Monday evening at 745 PM CDT.
Areas impacted
- 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.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 7:38 PM CDT – Wednesday 04/22 7:00 PM 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 St. Clair and Vernon Counties.
For the Little Osage River...including Horton...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Marmaton River...including 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 Wednesday evening.
Impacts
At 23.3 feet, The handicapped access to the Osage River launch near Taberville floods.
Additional Details
- At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Sunday was 23.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.0 feet on 03/18/2019. - 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 Monday evening at 745 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.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 10:13 PM CDT – Tuesday 04/21 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.
For the Little Osage River...including Horton...Moderate flooding is forecast.
What
Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where
Little Osage River near Horton.
When
Until late Tuesday morning.
Impacts
At 45.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. Low lying areas along Route D near Stotesbury flood.
Additional Details
- At 9:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 45.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 41.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 PM CDT Sunday was 45.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 45.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 41.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 45.4 feet on 05/11/2009. - 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 Monday evening at 1015 PM CDT.
Areas impacted
- 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
Warm Week - Rain Returns Thursday
Created by the NWS Springfield WFO
A warm week is expected as highs return into the 70s with dry conditions through Wednesday. Shower and thunderstorm chances (60-80%) return Thursday into Friday.
Seven-day weather risk overview
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