Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 30 at 7:26PM CDT until May 31 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2026 - 5:26pm
Expires:
May 30, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Missouri, including the following
counties, Barry, Christian, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton and Stone.
* WHEN...Until 130 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 726 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following low water crossings...
Shoal Creek at Farm Road 2110, Little Crane Creek at Old Wire
Road, Center Creek at County Road 2220, Silver Lake Branch at
Highway U, Tin Can Hollow at Highway CC, Flat Creek at
Highway C and Dry Crane Creek at Jasmine Road.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Nixa, Monett, Aurora, Marionville, Clever, Crane, Pierce
City, Purdy, Wheaton, Verona, Pioneer, Hurley, Madry,
Pleasant Ridge, Mcdowell, Wheelerville, Elsey, Boaz and Ponce
de Leon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Barry, MO; Christian, MO; Lawrence, MO; McDonald, MO; Newton, MO; Stone, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov