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Flash Flood Warning 13, NWS Springfield, MO

April 29, 2017Dent County, Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this flash flood warning at Apr 29, 2017, 12:14 AM CDT for Dent County, Missouri. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Apr 29, 2017, 12:14 AM CDT (05:14 UTC)
Expired: Apr 30, 2017, 12:15 AM CDT
In force: 24 hr
Issued by: NWS Springfield, MO
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: None

County Dent County, MO

The radar

The St Louis radar (KLSX), 138 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 00:00Z, 5.2 hours before the alert went out and 225 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 65 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -331 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 506 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 74 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 55 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 72 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

076 
WGUS53 KSGF 290514
FFWSGF
MOC065-291715-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FF.W.0013.170429T0514Z-170429T1715Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1214 AM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Dent County in south central Missouri...

* Until 1215 PM CDT Saturday

* At 1214 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain has
  already fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

* Creeks, streams, and low water crossings will be especially
  susceptible to the dangers of flash flooding.
  Locations in the warning include...
  Montauk State Park...             Salem...
  Bunker...                         Lenox...
  Montauk...                        Turtle...
  Jadwin...                         Howes Mill...
  Darien...                         Lake Spring...
  Gladden...                        Anutt...
  Bangert...                        Boss...
  Howes...                          Lecoma...
  Stone Hill...                     Sligo...

This warning includes but is not limited to the following low water
crossings...
Highway 119 at Pigeon Creek near Montauk State Park...
Route DD at Dry Fork northwest of Salem...
and Route TT at Crooked Creek just east of Sligo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3759 9131 3751 9131 3750 9121 3741 9122
      3743 9175 3760 9176 3760 9181 3779 9180
      3779 9131 3770 9130 3769 9116 3759 9116

$$

Frye

4 follow-up statements

260 
WGUS73 KSGF 290818
FFSSGF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
318 AM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

MOC065-291715-
/O.CON.KSGF.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170429T1715Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Dent MO-
318 AM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CDT
SATURDAY FOR DENT COUNTY...

At 317 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain has already 
fallen over southern Dent County. Flash flooding is expected to 
begin shortly.

This warning includes but is not limited to the following low water
crossings...
Highway 119 at Pigeon Creek near Montauk State Park...
Route DD at Dry Fork northwest of Salem...
and Route TT at Crooked Creek just east of Sligo.

Additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches will be possible in 
the warned area through 8 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3759 9131 3751 9131 3750 9121 3741 9122
      3743 9175 3760 9176 3760 9181 3779 9180
      3779 9131 3770 9130 3769 9116 3759 9116

$$

Terry

878 
WGUS73 KSGF 291356
FFSSGF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
856 AM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

MOC065-291715-
/O.CON.KSGF.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170429T1715Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Dent MO-
856 AM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CDT FOR
DENT COUNTY...

At 853 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned 
area. Up to four inches of rain has already fallen. Flash flooding 
is already occurring.

Additional rainfall amounts of one to two inches will be possible in 
the warned area this morning.

Flood waters are moving down the Current River from Akers and 
Montauk State Park toward Two Rivers and Powder Mill. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3759 9131 3751 9131 3750 9121 3741 9122
      3743 9175 3760 9176 3760 9181 3779 9180
      3779 9131 3770 9130 3769 9116 3759 9116

$$

Terry

373 
WGUS53 KSGF 291700
FFWSGF
MOC065-300515-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170430T0515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1200 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

The National Weather Service in Springfield has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Dent County in south central Missouri...

* Until 1215 AM CDT Sunday

* At 1159 AM CDT, The Department of Transportation reported flash
  flooding across the warned area. Up to three inches of rain has 
  already fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. Additional 
  heavy rain will move into the area this afternoon and evening 
  causing more flooding.

This warning includes but is not limited to the following low water
crossings...
Highway 119 at Pigeon Creek near Montauk State Park...
Route DD at Dry Fork northwest of Salem...
and Route TT at Crooked Creek just east of Sligo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

&&

LAT...LON 3759 9131 3751 9131 3750 9121 3741 9122
      3743 9175 3760 9176 3760 9181 3779 9180
      3779 9131 3770 9130 3769 9116 3759 9116

$$

Cramer

846 
WGUS73 KSGF 292155
FFSSGF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
455 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

MOC065-300515-
/O.CON.KSGF.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170430T0515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Dent MO-
455 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM CDT SUNDAY
FOR DENT COUNTY...

At 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. More than three inches of rain has
already fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

This warning includes but is not limited to the following low water
crossings...
Highway 119 at Pigeon Creek near Montauk State Park...
Route DD at Dry Fork northwest of Salem...
and Route TT at Crooked Creek just east of Sligo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3759 9131 3751 9131 3750 9121 3741 9122
      3743 9175 3760 9176 3760 9181 3779 9180
      3779 9131 3770 9130 3769 9116 3759 9116

$$

Frye

The office that day

Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 28, 9:49 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Wright	41 min
Apr 28, 9:52 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Christian, Webster	38 min
Apr 28, 10:12 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Texas, Wright	48 min
Apr 28, 10:43 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Dent, Shannon, Texas	62 min
Apr 28, 10:58 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Ozark	47 min
Apr 28, 11:04 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Taney	41 min
Apr 28, 11:10 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Barry	50 min
Apr 28, 11:22 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Texas	23 min
Apr 28, 11:37 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Douglas, Ozark, Taney	53 min
Apr 28, 11:39 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Dent, Shannon, Texas	66 min
Apr 28, 11:40 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Ozark, Taney	24 hr
Apr 28, 11:40 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Barry, McDonald, Stone	24 hr
Apr 28, 11:46 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Stone, Taney	44 min
Apr 28, 11:56 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Douglas, Texas, Wright	12 hr
Apr 29, 12:22 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Lawrence, Newton	24 hr
Apr 29, 12:23 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Douglas, Howell, Texas	67 min
Apr 29, 1:32 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Christian, Greene, Webster	23 hr
Apr 29, 1:38 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Barry, Stone	52 min
Apr 29, 2:22 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Christian, Stone, Taney	53 min
Apr 29, 2:28 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Barry, Stone	47 min
Apr 29, 2:59 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Christian, Douglas, Webster, Wright	46 min
Apr 29, 3:01 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Barry, Stone	21 min
Apr 29, 3:33 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Douglas, Laclede, Texas, Webster, Wright	27 min
Apr 29, 3:53 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	McDonald, Newton	52 min
Apr 29, 4:14 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Dallas, Laclede, Phelps, Pulaski	20 hr
Apr 29, 4:19 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Dent, Howell, Shannon, Texas	8 hr
Apr 29, 5:02 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Barton, Dade, Jasper	7 hr
Apr 29, 8:16 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Emergency	SGF	McDonald	6 hr
Apr 29, 8:26 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Camden, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede, Maries, Miller and 4 more	6 hr
Apr 29, 9:37 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Emergency	SGF	Newton	6 hr
Apr 29, 11:11 AM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	SGF	Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Dade, Hickory and 4 more	12 hr
Apr 29, 11:56 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Douglas, Texas, Wright	12 hr
Apr 29, 11:58 AM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Barton, Dade, Jasper	12 hr
Apr 29, 12:11 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Dent, Howell, Shannon, Texas	12 hr
Apr 29, 12:35 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Emergency	SGF	Barry	6 hr
Apr 29, 12:51 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Emergency	SGF	Greene	6 hr
Apr 29, 2:14 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Douglas	46 min
Apr 29, 3:04 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Emergency	SGF	Taney	6 hr
Apr 29, 3:56 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Howell, Ozark	9 hr
Apr 29, 4:18 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	SGF	Camden, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede, Maries, Miller and 4 more	7 hr
Apr 29, 4:32 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Howell, Oregon	43 min
Apr 29, 5:00 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Ozark	45 min
Apr 29, 5:06 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Oregon, Shannon	24 min
Apr 29, 5:38 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning Emergency	SGF	Howell, Ozark	5 hr
Apr 29, 5:45 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Howell	45 min
Apr 29, 6:28 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Oregon	62 min
Apr 29, 6:50 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	SGF	Oregon, Shannon	6 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.