Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 4 at 7:22PM CDT until April 6 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County.
For the Little Osage River...including Fulton, Horton...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the Marmaton River...including Fort Scott, Nevada...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Marmaton River near Nevada.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, flood waters impact the county road west
of Nevada at the gage site.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:45 PM CDT Saturday was 22.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 3.6 feet Thursday
evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday evening at 730 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Vernon, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov