Flood Warning for Vernon, MO
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 20.0 feet, minor flooding occurs near the gage site and affects low lying areas along the river. Where: Marmaton River near Nevada. When: Until early tomorrow afternoon.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County. For the Marmaton River...including Nevada...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Marmaton River near Nevada.
WHEN
Until early tomorrow afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 20.0 feet, minor flooding occurs near the gage site and affects low lying areas along the river.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 20.7 feet. Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Monday was 20.7 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 5.0 feet Saturday evening. Flood stage is 20.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.6 feet on 11/02/2013. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at 145 PM CDT.