Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1058 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

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Christian MO-Greene MO-Polk MO-Stone MO-
1058 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR WESTERN CHRISTIAN, GREENE, POLK AND NORTHERN STONE
COUNTIES...

At 1058 AM CDT, gauge reports and the Department of Transportation
indicated flooding was occurring from thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Gauges reported and the Department of Transportation.

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...
  Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Bolivar, Battlefield,
  Strafford, Highlandville, Willard, Clever, Ash Grove, Crane, Fair
  Grove, Humansville, Billings, Walnut Grove, Pleasant Hope, Fair
  Play, Morrisville, Fremont Hills, Polk, Brookline, Hurley,
  Spokane, Halfway, Flemington, Aldrich, Glidewell, Ebenezer,
  Sacville, Cave Springs, Brighton, Bois D`arc, Galloway, Eudora,
  Bassville, Turners, Boaz, Linden and Selmore.

This includes the following low water crossings...
  Green Valley Creek at Holder RD, Wilson`s Creek at Old Limey Road,
  Asher Creek at 560 Road, Parchcorn Creek at Smyrna Road, Little
  Crane Creek at Old Wire Road, Woods Fork at Woods Fork Road and
  Sac River at County Road 1247.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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LAT...LON 3780 9319 3773 9319 3773 9317 3742 9318
      3741 9307 3709 9307 3682 9330 3682 9360
      3782 9362

FLASH FLOOD...GAUGE INDICATED

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