Missouri Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/31/2026 17:36

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:36PM CDT until June 2 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 31, 2026 - 5:36pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County. For the Little Osage River...including Fulton, Horton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Osage River near Horton. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 41.0 feet, minor flooding affects low lying areas near the gage site and farmland along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 42.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 41.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Sunday was 42.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 41.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 42.5 feet on 06/06/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
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 Monday evening at 745 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Vernon, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov