Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 2:07PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:07pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following
areas, Bourbon, Cherokee and Crawford and Missouri, including the
following areas, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Dade, Dallas,
Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, Maries, Miller,
Morgan, Newton, Phelps, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Vernon and
Webster.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CDT this evening through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A round of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall is likely
tonight. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches with localized
amounts of 3 to 5 inches are expected.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Bourbon; Crawford; Cherokee; Benton; Morgan; Miller; Maries; Vernon; St. Clair; Hickory; Camden; Pulaski; Phelps; Barton; Cedar; Polk; Dallas; Laclede; Jasper; Dade; Greene; Webster; Newton; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov