Flood Advisory for Douglas, MO; Howell, MO; Oregon, MO +2 more
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Portions of south central and southwest Missouri, including the following counties, in south central Missouri, Howell, Oregon,...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
Portions of south central and southwest Missouri, including the following counties, in south central Missouri, Howell, Oregon, Shannon and Texas. In southwest Missouri, Douglas.
WHEN
Until 400 AM CDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 1038 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. This includes the following low water crossings... South Fork Jacks Fork River at Stillhouse Road, North Prong Jacks Fork at Arroll Road, Big Piney River at Cleveland Road, Gill Branch at Highway Y, Little Piney River at Union Road, North Fork River at Highway EE and Eleven Point River at County Road 1550. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mountain View, Willow Springs, Cabool, Birch Tree, Huggins, Montier, Clear Springs, Elk Creek, Solo, Arroll, Simmons, Pine Crest, Teresita, Bendavis and Ozark National Scenic Riverways. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.