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Flash Flood Warning for Howell, MO

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What you need to know

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Howell
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Severe
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What is happening

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...

What the bulletin says to do

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.

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Bulletin details

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.

Lifecycle record

Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 11:37PM CDT until August 8 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 10:17PM CDT until August 8 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

    Official revision

Source and limitations

Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Springfield MO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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