Putnam County, MO

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In effect from Thursday 06/11 9:50 AM CDT – Thursday 06/11 10:00 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

At 950 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Downing to Novinger to 11 miles east of Browning, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include... Kirksville, Lancaster, Green City, Queen City, Novinger, Greentop, Downing, Greencastle, Glenwood, Worthington, Livonia, Winigan, and Green Castle.

What to Do

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for north central and northeastern Missouri.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.


Areas Impacted

  • Adair, MO
  • Linn, MO
  • Macon, MO
  • Putnam, MO
  • Schuyler, MO
  • Sullivan, MO

In effect from Thursday 06/11 9:56 AM CDT – Thursday 06/11 11:00 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

SVREAX

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Adair County in northeastern Missouri... Northeastern Linn County in north central Missouri... Southeastern Sullivan County in north central Missouri... Eastern Putnam County in north central Missouri... Schuyler County in northeastern Missouri... Northern Macon County in north central Missouri...

* Until 1100 AM CDT.

* At 955 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Downing to near Greentop to 12 miles east of Browning, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include... Kirksville, La Plata, Lancaster, Queen City, Novinger, Greentop, Downing, Greencastle, Brashear, Glenwood, Gibbs, Millard, Worthington, Elmer, Livonia, South Gifford, Kirksville Regional, Winigan, and Green Castle.

What to Do

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for north central and northeastern Missouri.


Areas Impacted

  • Adair, MO
  • Linn, MO
  • Macon, MO
  • Putnam, MO
  • Schuyler, MO
  • Sullivan, MO

In effect from Thursday 06/11 8:45 AM CDT – Thursday 06/11 11:45 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

FFWEAX

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Grundy County in north central Missouri... Eastern Mercer County in north central Missouri... Putnam County in north central Missouri... Northern Sullivan County in north central Missouri...

* Until 1145 AM CDT.

* At 845 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Unionville, Green City, Greencastle, Newtown, Pollock, Lucerne, Harris, Powersville, Lemons and Green Castle.

What to Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.


Areas Impacted

  • Grundy, MO
  • Mercer, MO
  • Putnam, MO
  • Sullivan, MO

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flash Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Flash flooding can develop in hours or minutes, so take protective action now.  

  • If you are in a low-lying or flood prone area, move to higher ground immediately.  
  • Stay off bridges over fast-moving water, and away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • 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 Thursday 06/11 1:49 AM CDT – Thursday 06/11 10:45 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

What

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.

Where

Northern Daviess County in north central Missouri... Grundy County in north central Missouri... Southern Harrison County in north central Missouri... Northern Linn County in north central Missouri... Northwestern Livingston County in north central Missouri... Macon County in north central Missouri... Southern Mercer County in north central Missouri... Southern Putnam County in north central Missouri... Sullivan County in north central Missouri... Adair County in northeastern Missouri... Southern Schuyler County in northeastern Missouri... Northeastern DeKalb County in northwestern Missouri... Southeastern Gentry County in northwestern Missouri...

When

Until 1045 AM CDT Thursday.

Impacts

Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

Additional Details

- At 149 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kirksville, Trenton, Macon, Bethany, Milan, La Plata, Princeton, Bevier, Green City, Queen City, Jamesport, Ridgeway, Novinger, Greentop, Atlanta, Gilman City, Pattonsburg, Downing and Callao. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.


Areas Impacted

  • Adair, MO
  • Daviess, MO
  • DeKalb, MO
  • Gentry, MO
  • Grundy, MO
  • Harrison, MO
  • Linn, MO
  • Livingston, MO
  • Macon, MO
  • Mercer, MO
  • Putnam, MO
  • Schuyler, MO
  • Sullivan, 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 Thursday 06/11 2:21 PM CDT – Saturday 06/13 12:40 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri

Chariton River near Prairie Hill affecting Macon and Chariton Counties.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri

Chariton River at Novinger affecting Putnam, Adair, Macon and Schuyler Counties.

What

Minor flooding is forecast.

Where

Chariton River at Novinger.

When

From this afternoon to late Friday night.

Impacts

At 20.0 feet, Farm fields along the river begin to flood. At 23.0 feet, Moderate flooding of farmland occurs.

Additional Details

- At 4:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 21.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.


Areas Impacted

  • Adair, MO
  • Macon, MO
  • Putnam, MO
  • Schuyler, 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 Thursday 06/11 8:53 AM CDT – Thursday 06/11 3:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

TORNADO WATCH 311 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS


Areas Impacted

Counties in North Central Missouri
  • Putnam
  • Sullivan
Counties in Northeast Missouri
  • Adair
  • Schuyler
Including these cities
  • Downing
  • Glenwood
  • Green City
  • Greentop
  • Kirksville
  • Lancaster
  • Milan
  • Queen City
  • Unionville

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