Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 18 at 12:41PM CDT until May 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 10:41am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southwest, and west
central Missouri, including the following areas, in central
Missouri, Benton, Camden, Hickory, Maries, Miller, Morgan and
Pulaski. In east central Missouri, Phelps. In southwest Missouri,
Cedar, Dallas, Laclede and Polk. In west central Missouri, St.
Clair and Vernon.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches, with localized
higher amounts of 4 inches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Benton; Morgan; Miller; Maries; Vernon; St. Clair; Hickory; Camden; Pulaski; Phelps; Cedar; Polk; Dallas; Laclede
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov