Cedar County, MO
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 8:19 AM CDT – Sunday 04/19 4:34 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Springfield MO
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri
Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County.
Sac River near Caplinger Mills affecting Cedar County.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri
Osage River at Taberville affecting Vernon and St. Clair Counties.
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.
Where
Sac River near Caplinger Mills.
When
Until late this afternoon.
Impacts
At 16.0 feet, minor Flooding occurs at the gage site. The campground at Caplinger Mills floods.
Additional Details
- At 7:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Sunday was 18.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 7.3 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 445 PM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Cedar, 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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