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Flood Watch
Issued: 4:55 PM Jun. 4, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Missouri, including the
following counties, in central Missouri, Camden, Maries, Miller
and Pulaski. In southwest Missouri, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Laclede,
Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk and Webster.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to impact the
area this afternoon and evening, resulting in 1 to 3 inches
of rain with localized amounts up to 5 inches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 4:45 PM Jun. 4, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Dallas County in southwestern Missouri...
Northeastern Greene County in southwestern Missouri...
Southwestern Laclede County in southwestern Missouri...
Northern Webster County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 545 PM CDT Wednesday.

* At 1144 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2.5 inches in 1
hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

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...
Marshfield, Strafford, Fair Grove, Conway, Niangua, Morgan,
Phillipsburg, Twin Bridges, Elkland, Charity, Long Lane,
Northview, March, Olive, Rader and Bassville.

This includes the following low water crossings...
Pomme De Terre River at Greenwood Road, Niangua River at Highway
Y, Osage Fork at Auburn Road, Myers Branch at Highway ZZ, Little
Pomme De Terre River at Highway CC, Cabin Creek at Cabin Creek
Road and Givins Branch at Highway W.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED;
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2.5 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

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