St. Clair County, MO

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In effect from Sunday 04/19 8:19 AM CDT – Tuesday 04/21 4:00 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 and minor flooding is forecast.

Where

Osage River at Taberville.

When

Until Tuesday afternoon.

Impacts

At 23.3 feet, The handicapped access to the Osage River launch near Taberville floods.

Additional Details

- At 7:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Sunday was 23.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 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

  • 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 Saturday 04/18 6:14 PM CDT – Sunday 04/19 7:15 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Springfield MO

What

Minor flooding caused by previous excessive rainfall is expected to continue.

Where

Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following counties, Bourbon and Crawford and west central Missouri, including the following counties, St. Clair and Vernon.

When

Until 715 PM CDT Sunday.

Impacts

Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

Additional Details

- At 612 PM CDT, Heavy rainfall from last night led to flooding. Minor flooding is expected to continue in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Nevada, Fort Scott, Girard, Arma, Appleton City, Osceola, Lowry City, Mulberry, Bronson, Arcadia, Uniontown, Walker, Schell City, Walnut, Fulton, Redfield, Hepler, Marmaton, Franklin, Moundville, Roscoe, Richards, Mapleton, Deerfield, Metz, Harwood, Stotesbury, Horton, Garland, Hammond, Devon, Harding, Pawnee Station, Croweburg, Englevale, Hiattville, Polk, Farlington, Ringo and Taberville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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


Areas impacted

  • Bourbon, KS
  • Crawford, KS
  • St. Clair, MO
  • Vernon, MO

Tips to stay safe

A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding may cause significant inconvenience, or even become dangerous if you are not careful. Know your risk at home, work and school, and use caution when flooding is expected. 

  • Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood. 
  • Check road conditions before traveling, and obey road closures and barricades. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. 
  • Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.

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.

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