Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 8:55AM CDT until April 7 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 6:55am
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County.
Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County.
For the Little Osage River...including Horton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Marmaton River...including Nevada...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Little Osage River near Horton.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 42.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 41.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 AM CDT Sunday was 44.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 43.0
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 41.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
43.0 feet on 10/16/2014.
- 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 late tonight at 1215 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Vernon, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov