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River Flood Warning
Issued: 9:50 AM Jun. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River near Boaz. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Approximate level when Hootentown Access and Campground downstream of the gage floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 14.0 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.0 feet on 06/13/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 9:38 AM Jun. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 AM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following counties, Bourbon, Cherokee and Crawford and Missouri, including the following counties, Barry, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, Miller, Morgan, Newton, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Stone, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright. * WHEN...Until 430 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 437 AM CDT, Emergency management reported heavy rain in the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring. Between 1 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following low water crossings... Beaver Creek at County Road 524, Bull Creek at Center Road, Dry Auglaize Creek at Freedom Ridge Road, Beaver Creek at Crewes Ford Road, Weaubleau Creek at 350 Road, Wilson's Creek at Old Limey Road and Center Creek at Azalea Drive. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Springfield, Joplin, Pittsburg, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Lebanon, Carthage, Neosho, Bolivar, Monett, Nevada, Fort Scott, Aurora, Marshfield, Battlefield, Waynesville, Mountain Grove, Mount Vernon, Lamar, Osage Beach, Baxter Springs, Camdenton, El Dorado Springs, Columbus, Buffalo, Ava, Girard, Strafford, Warsaw, Stockton, Greenfield, Highlandville, Hermitage, Webb City, Carl Junction, Willard, Frontenac, Galena and Rogersville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 8:03 AM Jun. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Christian County in southwestern Missouri... * Until 915 AM CDT Sunday. * At 303 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. 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... Sparta, Bruner, Keltner, Oldfield, Elkhead and Chadwick. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
Flood Watch
Issued: 1:33 PM Jun. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following areas, Bourbon, Cherokee and Crawford and Missouri, including the following areas, Barry, Barton, Benton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk, St. Clair, Stone and Vernon. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain with locally higher amounts. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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