Missouri Flood Watch - Severe | Effective 05/28/2026 17:07

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued May 28 at 7:07PM CDT until May 29 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
May 28, 2026 - 5:07pm
Expires: 
May 29, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Missouri, including the following counties, in south central Missouri, Howell. In southwest Missouri, Barry, Christian, Dade, Douglas, Greene, Lawrence, Ozark, Stone, Taney, Webster and Wright. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and embedded storms will continue to move through the area tonight into Friday morning. Showers that move over the same areas may receive 1 to 2 inches of rain with localized amounts up to 4 inches. - 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: 
Dade; Greene; Webster; Wright; Lawrence; Christian; Douglas; Howell; Barry; Stone; Taney; Ozark
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov