Benton County, MO
Alerts
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In effect from Saturday 04/18 10:43 AM CDT – Sunday 04/19 5:45 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Springfield MO
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where
A portion of central Missouri, including the following county, Benton.
When
Until 545 PM CDT Sunday.
Impacts
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Additional Details
- At 1043 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Warsaw, Lincoln, Cole Camp, Edmonson, Whitakerville, Lakeview Heights, Hastain, Palo Pinto, Racket, Fristoe, Zora, Mora, Brandon, Crockerville, Truman Lake, Lake of The Ozarks and Truman State Park. - 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.
Areas impacted
- Benton, 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
Patchy Frost Possible Tonight
Created by the NWS Springfield WFO
Clearing skies and light winds may some support patchy frost in some areas tonight as lows fall into the middle to upper 30s. Patchy frost will primarily be limited to low-lying and sheltered areas.
Seven-day weather risk overview
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