Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 11:37PM CDT until August 8 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 9:37pm
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
At 1137 PM CDT, Department of Transportations reported flooding was
occurring from thunderstorms that produced heavy rain across the
warned area this evening. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mountain View, Willow Springs and Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
Highway 17 was reported to be closed due to flooding at Jam Up Creek.
This includes the following low water crossings...
Eleven Point River at County Road 1550, Gill Branch at Highway Y
and Elevin Point River at Highway U.
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:
Howell, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov