Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO

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WGUS83 KSGF 262052
FLSSGF

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Springfield MO
352 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026

MOC091-262345-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FA.Y.0094.260826T2052Z-260826T2345Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Howell MO-
352 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Howell County in south central Missouri...

* WHEN...Until 645 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 351 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This  will cause urban and small stream flooding
    in West Plains. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
  - This includes the following low water crossings...
    Howell Creek at County Road 9790. Additional rainfall amounts of
    1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain
    will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    West Plains.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3674 9196 3684 9186 3679 9167 3672 9168
      3667 9168 3660 9186 3671 9199


$$

Burchfield