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River Flood Warning 9, NWS Springfield, MO

February 24, 2018McDonald County, Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this river flood warning at Feb 24, 2018, 7:46 AM CST for McDonald County, Missouri. It took effect at Feb 24, 2018, 11:19 AM CST. It was in force for 57 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Feb 24, 2018, 7:46 AM CST (13:46 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 24, 2018, 11:19 AM CST
Expired
Feb 26, 2018, 8:18 PM CST
In force
57 hr
Issued by
NWS Springfield, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County McDonald County, MO

The radar

The Tulsa radar (KINX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:50 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 river

Written for the forecast point Elk River (MO) near Tiff City (TIFM7). The gauge peaked at 20.94 ft at Feb 24, 2018, 9:00 PM CST.

actionminormoderate510152002/2402/2502/2602/2702/28
Action stage
13 ft
Minor stage
15 ft
Moderate stage
20 ft
Major stage
25 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 07189000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

615 
WGUS43 KSGF 241346
FLWSGF


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
746 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018



...The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...

  Elk River near Tiff City affecting McDonald County.
  Spring River at Carthage affecting Jasper County.


.This warning is based on recent and future forecast precipitation amounts.
If conditions warrant...additional rises or falls may occur based on 
future precipitation and runoff. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Those with property and livestock along the river should continue to 
monitor river conditions.Additional river information can be found on
our Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service page at 
http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ index.php?wfo=sgf 

&&

MOC119-250146-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FL.W.0009.180224T1719Z-180227T0218Z/
/TIFM7.1.ER.180224T1719Z.180225T0600Z.180226T0218Z.NO/
746 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

...For the Elk River near Tiff City...
* At  7:30 AM Saturday The stage was 12.2 feet. 
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 19.0 feet around midnight. 
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by late this 
  morning and continue to rise to near 19.0 feet by around midnight. 
  The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Moderate Flood Stage. Flood waters affect 
  the north and south side of the Highway 43 Bridge and the Cowskin 
  Public Fishing access area on the northeast side of the bridge. The
  Waste Water Treatment Plant begins flood prevention measures. 

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Elk River Basin
  Tiff City        15  12.2 Sat 07 AM  17.9  13.1   9.4


&&


LAT...LON 3663 9454 3658 9449 3656 9453 3661 9462
      3664 9462                       
 

$$

MOC097-250146-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FL.W.0010.180224T1647Z-180226T2141Z/
/CHTM7.1.ER.180224T1647Z.180225T0600Z.180225T2141Z.NO/
746 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

...For the Spring River at Carthage...
* At  6:45 AM Saturday The stage was 8.0 feet. 
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 12.7 feet around midnight. 
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by late this 
  morning and continue to rise to near 12.7 feet by around midnight. 
  The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. 
  The levee system closes due to flood waters affecting the north 
  central industrial section of Carthage. Flood waters affect low 
  lying areas and country roads north and west of Carthage along the 
  river. Kellogg Lake Park floods and is closed.

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Spring River Basin
  Carthage         10   8.0 Sat 07 AM  11.9   7.4   5.5


&&


LAT...LON 3720 9436 3720 9406 3714 9406 3714 9437

 

$$
8 follow-up statements
629 
WGUS83 KSGF 241857
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1257 PM CST Sat Feb 24 2018



 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Missouri...
 
  Elk River near Tiff City affecting McDonald County 
   
.Heavy rainfall will cause river levels to 
rise above flood stage. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flowing water. Nearly half of all flood 
fatalities are vehicle related. As little as 6 inches of water may 
cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Two feet of water will 
carry most vehicles away.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for later statements.

Additional river information can be found on our Advanced Hydrologic 
Prediction Service page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ 
index.php?wfo=sgf 

&&

MOC119-250957-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180226T2200Z/
/TIFM7.1.ER.180224T1715Z.180225T0600Z.180225T2200Z.NO/
1257 PM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

...For the Elk River near Tiff City...
* At 12:30 PM Saturday The stage was 16.0 feet. 
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 19.7 feet around midnight. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.7 feet by 
  around midnight.  The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Moderate Flood Stage. Flood waters affect 
  the north and south side of the Highway 43 Bridge and the Cowskin 
  Public Fishing access area on the northeast side of the bridge. The
  Waste Water Treatment Plant begins flood prevention measures. 

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Elk River Basin
  Tiff City        15  16.0 Sat 12 PM  18.2  11.6   9.3


&&


LAT...LON 3663 9454 3658 9449 3656 9453 3661 9462
      3664 9462                       
 

$$
448 
WGUS43 KSGF 250015
FLWSGF


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
615 PM CST Sat Feb 24 2018



...Forecast Flooding Changed from Minor to Moderate Severity for the 
following rivers in Missouri...
  The Elk River near Tiff City affecting McDonald County


 .Heavy rainfall that occurred the last few days will cause river levels to 
rise above flood stage. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Those with property and livestock along the river should continue to 
monitor river conditions.

Additional river information can be found on our Advanced Hydrologic 
Prediction Service page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ 
index.php?wfo=sgf 

&&

MOC119-251215-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180227T0103Z/
/TIFM7.2.ER.180224T1715Z.180225T0600Z.180226T0103Z.NO/
615 PM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

...For the Elk River near Tiff City...
* At  5:30 PM Saturday The stage was 19.7 feet. 
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.5 feet by 
  around midnight. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Moderate Flood Stage. Flood waters affect 
  the north and south side of the Highway 43 Bridge and the Cowskin 
  Public Fishing access area on the northeast side of the bridge. The
  Waste Water Treatment Plant begins flood prevention measures. 

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Elk River Basin
  Tiff City        15  19.7 Sat 05 PM  18.6   12.3   9.8


&&


LAT...LON 3663 9454 3658 9449 3656 9453 3661 9462
      3664 9462                       
 

$$
149 
WGUS83 KSGF 250227
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
827 PM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Missouri...Kansas...
 
  Elk River near Tiff City affecting McDonald County 
  Spring River above Baxter Springs affecting Cherokee County 
  Spring River at Carthage affecting Jasper County 
  Spring River near Waco affecting Jasper County 
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flowing water. Nearly half of all flood 
fatalities are vehicle related. As little as 6 inches of water may 
cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Two feet of water will 
carry most vehicles away.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for later statements.

Additional river information can be found on our Advanced Hydrologic 
Prediction Service page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ 
index.php?wfo=sgf 

&&

MOC119-251727-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180227T0215Z/
/TIFM7.2.ER.180224T1715Z.180225T0600Z.180226T0215Z.NO/
827 PM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

...For the Elk River near Tiff City...
* At  7:30 PM Saturday The stage was 20.5 feet. 
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet. 
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.0 feet by 
  around midnight.  The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow 
  evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Routes TT, DD and H and Highways 59 and 90 
  begin to flood.

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Elk River Basin
  Tiff City        15  20.5 Sat 07 PM  21.2   12.7   9.8


&&


LAT...LON 3663 9454 3658 9449 3656 9453 3661 9462
      3664 9462                       
 

$$

KSC021-251726-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0011.180225T1800Z-180226T1800Z/
/BXTK1.1.ER.180225T1800Z.180225T1800Z.180225T1800Z.NO/
827 PM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

...For the Spring River above Baxter Springs...
* At  8:00 PM Saturday The stage was 12.7 feet. 
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 14.0 feet tomorrow early 
  afternoon. 
* Impact...At 14.5 feet...The north end of Kiwanis Park floods.

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Spring River Basin
  Baxter Springs   14  12.7 Sat 08 PM  13.9   12.4   8.0


&&


LAT...LON 3715 9462 3699 9461 3700 9475 3714 9471

 

$$

MOC097-251726-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180227T0530Z/
/CHTM7.1.ER.180224T1803Z.180225T0030Z.180226T0530Z.NO/
827 PM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

...For the Spring River at Carthage...
* At  7:45 PM Saturday The stage was 13.0 feet. 
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow late evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. 
  The levee system closes due to flood waters affecting the north 
  central industrial section of Carthage. Flood waters affect low 
  lying areas and country roads north and west of Carthage along the 
  river. Kellogg Lake Park floods and is closed.

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Spring River Basin
  Carthage         10  13.0 Sat 08 PM   12.5   8.4   6.2


&&


LAT...LON 3720 9436 3720 9406 3714 9406 3714 9437

 

$$

MOC097-251726-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0012.180225T1132Z-180226T1400Z/
/WCOM7.1.ER.180225T1132Z.180225T1200Z.180225T1400Z.NO/
827 PM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

...For the Spring River near Waco...
* At  7:30 PM Saturday The stage was 16.0 feet. 
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
  rise to near 19.1 feet by tomorrow morning.  The river will fall 
  below flood stage by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...Flood Stage. Roads on the east side of Maple
  Bridge flood. Flood waters impact low areas near Galesburg upstream
  from the Waco forecast point. Blackberry Creek floods due to 
  backwater effects from the Spring River. 

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Spring River Basin
  Waco             19  16.0 Sat 07 PM  19.1   14.8   8.2


&&


LAT...LON 3730 9454 3723 9451 3718 9462 3725 9462

 

$$
993 
WGUS83 KSGF 250712
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
112 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Missouri...
 
  Elk River near Tiff City affecting McDonald County 
  Spring River at Carthage affecting Jasper County 
  Shoal Creek near Joplin affecting Jasper and Newton Counties 
  Spring River near Waco affecting Jasper County 
  
 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas...

  Spring River above Baxter Springs affecting Cherokee County 
   
.Heavy rainfall [time frame] [location] will cause river levels to 
rise above flood stage. [any other pertinent information that would 
affect the public]

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flowing water. Nearly half of all flood 
fatalities are vehicle related. As little as 6 inches of water may 
cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Two feet of water will 
carry most vehicles away.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for later statements.

Additional river information can be found on our Advanced Hydrologic 
Prediction Service page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ 
index.php?wfo=sgf 

&&

MOC119-252212-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
/TIFM7.2.ER.180224T1715Z.180225T0315Z.180226T0000Z.NO/
112 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the Elk River near Tiff City...
* At 12:30 AM Sunday The stage was 19.8 feet. 
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall to near 18.9 feet by 6 am. 

* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Moderate Flood Stage. Flood waters affect 
  the north and south side of the Highway 43 Bridge and the Cowskin 
  Public Fishing access area on the northeast side of the bridge. The
  Waste Water Treatment Plant begins flood prevention measures. 

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Elk River Basin
  Tiff City        15  19.8 Sun 12 AM   18.9   12.4  9.8


&&


LAT...LON 3663 9454 3658 9449 3656 9453 3661 9462
      3664 9462                       
 

$$

KSC021-252212-
/O.CON.KSGF.FL.W.0011.180225T1800Z-180226T1800Z/
/BXTK1.1.ER.180225T1800Z.180225T1800Z.180225T1800Z.NO/
112 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the The Spring River above Baxter Springs...
 * At 12:30 AM Sunday The stage was 13.5 feet. 
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 14.0 feet this afternoon. 
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage this 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.5 feet...The north end of Kiwanis Park floods.

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Spring River Basin
  Baxter Springs   14  13.5 Sun 12 AM  13.9   12.7   8.4


&&


LAT...LON 3715 9462 3699 9461 3700 9475 3714 9471

 

$$

MOC097-252212-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180227T1130Z/
/CHTM7.1.ER.180224T1803Z.180225T1200Z.180226T1130Z.NO/
112 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the Spring River at Carthage...
* At 12:45 AM Sunday The stage was 12.9 feet. 
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 13.2 feet this morning. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.2 feet by this
  morning.  The river will fall below flood stage early tomorrow.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. 
  The levee system closes due to flood waters affecting the north 
  central industrial section of Carthage. Flood waters affect low 
  lying areas and country roads north and west of Carthage along the 
  river. Kellogg Lake Park floods and is closed.

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Spring River Basin
  Carthage         10  12.9 Sun 01 AM   13.2   9.9   7.0


&&


LAT...LON 3720 9436 3720 9406 3714 9406 3714 9437

 

$$

MOC097-145-252212-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0016.180225T0702Z-180226T2100Z/
/JOPM7.1.ER.180225T0400Z.180225T0631Z.180225T2100Z.NO/
112 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the Shoal Creek near Joplin...
* At 12:31 AM Sunday The stage was 11.9 feet. 
* Flood stage is 11.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 11.9 feet this morning. 

* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet...Flood Stage beginning January 31, 2018. 
  River Road near Shoal Creek Estates floods.

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Spring River Basin
  Joplin           12  11.9 Sun 01 AM   11.9   9.8   7.3


&&


LAT...LON 3704 9450 3693 9433 3688 9440 3702 9462
      3705 9462                       
 

$$

MOC097-252212-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0012.180225T1800Z-180226T1800Z/
/WCOM7.1.ER.180225T1800Z.180225T1800Z.180225T1800Z.NO/
112 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the Spring River near Waco...
* At 12:30 AM Sunday The stage was 16.9 feet. 
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 19.0 feet this afternoon. 
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage this 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...Flood Stage. Roads on the east side of Maple
  Bridge flood. Flood waters impact low areas near Galesburg upstream
  from the Waco forecast point. Blackberry Creek floods due to 
  backwater effects from the Spring River. 

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Spring River Basin
  Waco             19  16.9 Sun 12 AM   18.4  15.2   8.8


&&


LAT...LON 3730 9454 3723 9451 3718 9462 3725 9462

 

$$
855 
WGUS83 KSGF 250729
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
129 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018



 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Missouri...Kansas...

  Elk River near Tiff City affecting McDonald County 
  Spring River above Baxter Springs affecting Cherokee County 
  Spring River at Carthage affecting Jasper County 
  Shoal Creek near Joplin affecting Jasper and Newton Counties 
  Spring River near Waco affecting Jasper County 
   

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flowing water. Nearly half of all flood 
fatalities are vehicle related. As little as 6 inches of water may 
cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Two feet of water will 
carry most vehicles away.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for later statements.

Additional river information can be found on our Advanced Hydrologic 
Prediction Service page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ 
index.php?wfo=sgf 

&&

MOC119-252229-
/O.CON.KSGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
/TIFM7.2.ER.180224T1715Z.180225T0315Z.180226T0000Z.NO/
129 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the The Elk River near Tiff City...
 * At 12:30 AM Sunday The stage was 19.8 feet. 
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 18.9 feet this morning. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Moderate Flood Stage. Flood waters affect 
  the north and south side of the Highway 43 Bridge and the Cowskin 
  Public Fishing access area on the northeast side of the bridge. The
  Waste Water Treatment Plant begins flood prevention measures. 

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Elk River Basin
  Tiff City        15  19.8 Sun 12 AM   18.9  12.4   9.8 


&&


LAT...LON 3663 9454 3658 9449 3656 9453 3661 9462
      3664 9462                       
 

$$

KSC021-252228-
/O.CON.KSGF.FL.W.0011.180225T1800Z-180226T1800Z/
/BXTK1.1.ER.180225T1800Z.180225T1800Z.180225T1800Z.NO/
129 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the The Spring River above Baxter Springs...
 * At  1:01 AM Sunday The stage was 13.6 feet. 
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 14.0 feet this afternoon. 
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage this 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.5 feet...The north end of Kiwanis Park floods.

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Spring River Basin
  Baxter Springs   14  13.6 Sun 01 AM    13.9  12.7  8.4 


&&


LAT...LON 3715 9462 3699 9461 3700 9475 3714 9471

 

$$

MOC097-252228-
/O.CON.KSGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180227T1130Z/
/CHTM7.1.ER.180224T1803Z.180225T1200Z.180226T1130Z.NO/
129 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the The Spring River at Carthage...
 * At 12:45 AM Sunday The stage was 12.9 feet. 
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.2 feet by this
  morning.  The river will fall below flood stage early tomorrow.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. 
  The levee system closes due to flood waters affecting the north 
  central industrial section of Carthage. Flood waters affect low 
  lying areas and country roads north and west of Carthage along the 
  river. Kellogg Lake Park floods and is closed.

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Spring River Basin
  Carthage         10  12.9 Sun 01 AM   13.2   9.9   7.0 


&&


LAT...LON 3720 9436 3720 9406 3714 9406 3714 9437

 

$$

MOC097-145-252228-
/O.CON.KSGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180226T2100Z/
/JOPM7.1.ER.180225T0400Z.180225T0631Z.180225T2100Z.NO/
129 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the The Shoal Creek near Joplin...
 * At 12:31 AM Sunday The stage was 11.9 feet. 
* Flood stage is 11.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 11.9 feet this morning. 

* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late this afternoon.
* Impact...At 11.5 feet...Flood Stage beginning January 31, 2018. 
  River Road near Shoal Creek Estates floods.

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Spring River Basin
  Joplin           12  11.9 Sun 01 AM   11.9   9.8   7.3 


&&


LAT...LON 3704 9450 3693 9433 3688 9440 3702 9462
      3705 9462                       
 

$$

MOC097-252228-
/O.CON.KSGF.FL.W.0012.180225T1800Z-180226T1800Z/
/WCOM7.1.ER.180225T1800Z.180225T1800Z.180225T1800Z.NO/
129 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the The Spring River near Waco...
 * At 12:30 AM Sunday The stage was 16.9 feet. 
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 19.0 feet this afternoon. 
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage this 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...Flood Stage. Roads on the east side of Maple
  Bridge flood. Flood waters impact low areas near Galesburg upstream
  from the Waco forecast point. Blackberry Creek floods due to 
  backwater effects from the Spring River. 

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Sun   Mon   Tue

Spring River Basin
  Waco             19  16.9 Sun 12 AM    18.4  15.2  8.8 


&&


LAT...LON 3730 9454 3723 9451 3718 9462 3725 9462

 

$$
957 
WGUS83 KSGF 251308
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
708 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018



 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Missouri...Kansas...
 
  Elk River near Tiff City affecting McDonald County 
  Spring River above Baxter Springs affecting Cherokee County 
  Spring River at Carthage affecting Jasper County 
  Shoal Creek near Joplin affecting Jasper and Newton Counties 
  Spring River near Waco affecting Jasper County 
   
.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flowing water. Nearly half of all flood 
fatalities are vehicle related. As little as 6 inches of water may 
cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Two feet of water will 
carry most vehicles away.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for later statements.

Additional river information can be found on our Advanced Hydrologic 
Prediction Service page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ 
index.php?wfo=sgf 

&&

MOC119-260408-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180226T2147Z/
/TIFM7.2.ER.180224T1715Z.180225T0315Z.180225T2147Z.NO/
708 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the Elk River near Tiff City...
* At  6:30 AM Sunday The stage was 18.2 feet. 
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 16.2 feet this afternoon. 

* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  late this afternoon.


&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Mon   Tue   Wed

Elk River Basin
  Tiff City        15  18.2 Sun 06 AM  11.6   9.4   8.2


&&


LAT...LON 3663 9454 3658 9449 3656 9453 3661 9462
      3664 9462                       
 

$$

KSC021-260408-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0011.180225T1306Z-180227T1100Z/
/BXTK1.1.ER.180225T1056Z.180226T0000Z.180226T1100Z.NO/
708 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the Spring River above Baxter Springs...
* At  6:30 AM Sunday The stage was 14.2 feet. 
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 14.6 feet this evening. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.6 feet by this
  evening.  The river will fall below flood stage early tomorrow.
* Impact...At 14.5 feet...The north end of Kiwanis Park floods.

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Mon   Tue   Wed

Spring River Basin
  Baxter Springs   14  14.2 Sun 06 AM  13.9   9.1   6.0


&&


LAT...LON 3715 9462 3699 9461 3700 9475 3714 9471

 

$$

MOC097-260408-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180227T1048Z/
/CHTM7.1.ER.180224T1803Z.180225T1800Z.180226T1048Z.NO/
708 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the Spring River at Carthage...
* At  6:45 AM Sunday The stage was 13.7 feet. 
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 13.9 feet this afternoon. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.9 feet by this
  afternoon.  The river will fall below flood stage early tomorrow.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. 
  The levee system closes due to flood waters affecting the north 
  central industrial section of Carthage. Flood waters affect low 
  lying areas and country roads north and west of Carthage along the 
  river. Kellogg Lake Park floods and is closed.

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Mon   Tue   Wed

Spring River Basin
  Carthage         10  13.7 Sun 07 AM   9.7   6.7   5.3


&&


LAT...LON 3720 9436 3720 9406 3714 9406 3714 9437

 

$$

MOC097-145-260408-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180227T1200Z/
/JOPM7.1.ER.180225T0400Z.180225T1800Z.180226T1200Z.NO/
708 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the Shoal Creek near Joplin...
* At  6:31 AM Sunday The stage was 13.8 feet. 
* Flood stage is 11.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 14.2 feet this afternoon. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.2 feet by this
  afternoon.  The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Flood waters innundate Wildcat State Park.

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Mon   Tue   Wed

Spring River Basin
  Joplin           12  13.8 Sun 07 AM  11.5   7.9   6.4


&&


LAT...LON 3704 9450 3693 9433 3688 9440 3702 9462
      3705 9462                       
 

$$

MOC097-260408-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0012.180226T0000Z-180227T0000Z/
/WCOM7.1.ER.180226T0000Z.180226T0000Z.180226T0000Z.NO/
708 AM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the Spring River near Waco...
* At  6:30 AM Sunday The stage was 18.5 feet. 
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 19.0 feet this evening. 
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage this 
  evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...Flood Stage. Roads on the east side of Maple
  Bridge flood. Flood waters impact low areas near Galesburg upstream
  from the Waco forecast point. Blackberry Creek floods due to 
  backwater effects from the Spring River. 

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Mon   Tue   Wed

Spring River Basin
  Waco             19  18.5 Sun 06 AM  16.2   8.7   5.4


&&


LAT...LON 3730 9454 3723 9451 3718 9462 3725 9462

 

$$
323 
WGUS83 KSGF 251905
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
105 PM CST Sun Feb 25 2018



 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Missouri...
 
  Elk River near Tiff City affecting McDonald County 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flowing water. Nearly half of all flood 
fatalities are vehicle related. As little as 6 inches of water may 
cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Two feet of water will 
carry most vehicles away.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for later statements.

Additional river information can be found on our Advanced Hydrologic 
Prediction Service page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ 
index.php?wfo=sgf 

&&

MOC119-261005-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180226T1905Z/
/TIFM7.2.ER.180224T1715Z.180225T0315Z.180225T1905Z.NO/
105 PM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

...For the Elk River near Tiff City...
* At 12:30 PM Sunday The stage was 15.2 feet. 
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 13.5 feet this evening. 

* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Minor flooding occurs at the gage site. The 
  Cowskin River Floating Public Access Area on the west side of 
  Highway 43 floods. The access road to the RV Park at Herman's 
  Campground two miles upstream from the bridge floods. 

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Mon   Tue   Wed

Elk River Basin
  Tiff City        15  15.2 Sun 12 PM  11.6   9.4   8.2


&&


LAT...LON 3663 9454 3658 9449 3656 9453 3661 9462
      3664 9462                       
 

$$
446 
WGUS83 KSGF 252040
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
240 PM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Missouri...
 
  Elk River near Tiff City affecting McDonald County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flowing water. Nearly half of all flood 
fatalities are vehicle related. As little as 6 inches of water may 
cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Two feet of water will 
carry most vehicles away.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for later statements.

Additional river information can be found on our Advanced Hydrologic 
Prediction Service page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ 
index.php?wfo=sgf 

&&

MOC119-252110-
/O.CAN.KSGF.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180226T1905Z/
/TIFM7.2.ER.180224T1715Z.180225T0315Z.180225T1848Z.NO/
240 PM CST Sun Feb 25 2018

The Flood Warning has been cancelled for  The Elk River near Tiff 
City.
* At  1:30 PM Sunday The stage was 14.4 feet. 
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 9.7 feet by tomorrow 
  morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Minor flooding occurs at the gage site. The 
  Cowskin River Floating Public Access Area on the west side of 
  Highway 43 floods. The access road to the RV Park at Herman's 
  Campground two miles upstream from the bridge floods. 

&&


               FLOOD  OBSERVED           FORECAST 6 AM

LOCATION       STAGE STAGE  DAY TIME     Mon   Tue   Wed

Elk River Basin
  Tiff City        15  14.4 Sun 01 PM   9.7   7.8   7.3


&&


LAT...LON 3663 9454 3658 9449 3656 9453 3661 9462
      3664 9462                       
 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Springfield, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Feb 24, 5:36 AM CST, 2 hours 10 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 24, 5:36 AM CST, 2 hours 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
536 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 209 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

A band of moderate to occasionally heavy rain was moving across
the Ozarks this morning oriented nearly right along the I-44
corridor. Though instability is currently weak over the region,
some thunder was occuring with the bands of heaviest rainfall.
Rainfall rates with have been in the half to three quarter inch
per hour rate in the moderate to heavy bands.

The rain has also been aided by an upper level jet. This will
begin to lift north of the area through this morning. As it does,
the rain should begin to taper off or even stop for a time before
a surface low lifts north and moves across the Ozarks this
afternoon. This will bring the next round of rain and storms to
the area with moderate to heavy rainfall once again expected. The
current Flood Watch handles this well and will continue it as is
through tonight.

With the low lifting through the region this afternoon,
instability and lift will increase. This will bring with it the
potential for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms. The best
potential area will be across south central Missouri as a cold
front lifts through the region. The primary concern with any of
the strongest storms will be strong straight line winds, however
depending on the orientation of any line segments it may not be
out of the question that an isolated tornado might occur.
Confidence is rather low in this occuring though.

Once the surface low and cold front begin to move through the
area, it should progress fairly quickly. The rain should finally
move out of the region by midnight with high pressure filtering
into the area overnight.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday through Friday)
Issued at 209 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

High pressure will control the region's weather Sunday and
through the start of next week. This will bring some much needed
days of sunshine to the area with temperatures climbing into the
lower 60s by Tuesday.

The models do bring another storm system through the area Tuesday
night into Wednesday with another surface low lifting across the
plains and through the Ozarks Wednesday night.

High pressure under a weak upper level ridge then moves over the
Plains and brings the next period of quiet weather to the area as
we head into next weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Sunday morning)
Issued at 530 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

The regions terminals may see a break from the rain this morning
though a few showers will likely linger across the area. Ceilings
will remain MVFR to IFR along with visibilities for the most
part. Additional showers and thunderstorms will impact the area
this afternoon and evening. Flight conditions are then expected to
improve after the 02-04z time frame as a cold front move through
the region.

&&

.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MO...Flood Watch through this evening for MOZ057-058-069>071-079>083-
     088>098-101>106.

KS...Flood Watch through this evening for KSZ101.

&&

SHORT TERM...Hatch
LONG TERM...Hatch
AVIATION...Hatch
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 24, 6:10 AM CST, 1 hour 36 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
610 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-251215-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
610 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited tornado risk.
  Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Limited flooding risk.
  Limited lightning risk.
  Elevated fog risk.

DISCUSSION...

  Another round of moderate to locally heavy rainfall will
  spread through the area late this morning into this evening.
  The heaviest rainfall will be across southern Missouri. This
  additional rainfall occurring on already saturated grounds
  will lead to an additional risk for flooding of low water
  crossings and low lying spots, as rises on area creeks,
  streams, and rivers occur.

  Scattered thunderstorms will also develop as a cold front
  moves through the area. A few severe storms will be possible
  this afternoon and evening across primarily south-central
  Missouri. The primary concern with any severe storms will be
  damaging straight line winds. An isolated tornado may also be
  possible but not likely.

  Patchy dense fog may occur in low areas across extreme southern
  Missouri through early morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

  Scattered thunderstorm may be possible again towards the middle
  of next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

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Hatch

In the hours before

Local storm report, Feb 24, 7:01 AM CST, 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
701 AM CST SAT FEB 24 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0630 AM     FLOOD            3 ESE MORGAN            37.50N 92.63W
02/24/2018                   LACLEDE            MO   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            HWY J FLOODED AT PARKS CREEK.

&&

DSA
Local storm report, Feb 24, 7:03 AM CST, 43 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
703 AM CST SAT FEB 24 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0630 AM     FLOOD            5 ENE TWIN BRIDGES      37.59N 92.52W
02/24/2018                   LACLEDE            MO   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            HWY B FLOODED. CLOSED.

&&

DSA
Local storm report, Feb 24, 7:04 AM CST, 42 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
704 AM CST SAT FEB 24 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0630 AM     FLOOD            2 NW SLEEPER            37.78N 92.61W
02/24/2018                   LACLEDE            MO   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            HWY F CLOSED AT AUGLAIZE CREEK.

&&

DSA
Local storm report, Feb 24, 7:06 AM CST, 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
706 AM CST SAT FEB 24 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0630 AM     FLOOD            4 SSW RICHLAND          37.80N 92.43W
02/24/2018                   LACLEDE            MO   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            HWY FF CLOSED AT BEAR CREEK.

&&

DSA
Local storm report, Feb 24, 7:07 AM CST, 39 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
707 AM CST SAT FEB 24 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0630 AM     FLOOD            5 W SUCCESS             37.44N 92.17W
02/24/2018                   TEXAS              MO   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            HWY M CLOSED. FLOODED.

&&

DSA
Local storm report, Feb 24, 7:33 AM CST, 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
733 AM CST SAT FEB 24 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0600 AM     FLOOD            2 NNW NIXA              37.07N 93.31W
02/24/2018                   CHRISTIAN          MO   FIRE DEPT/RESCUE

            W TRACKER RD NEAR N EAGLECREST ST, NIXA IS
            CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.

&&

DSA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 23, 6:23 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningSGFBarry, McDonald, Newton18 hr
Feb 23, 8:21 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningSGFJasper, Lawrence17 hr
Feb 23, 11:40 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningSGFChristian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Polk and 4 more15 hr
Feb 24, 12:31 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningSGFCedar52 hr
Feb 24, 12:45 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningSGFPulaski42 hr
Feb 24, 12:45 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningSGFPulaski64 hr
Feb 24, 12:45 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningSGFPhelps4 days
Feb 24, 1:07 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningSGFCamden, Dent, Laclede, Phelps, Pulaski, Texas15 hr
Feb 24, 2:31 AM CSTAreal Flood WarningSGFMaries, Miller12 hr
Feb 24, 5:33 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningSGFStone45 hr
Feb 24, 7:46 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningSGFJasper56 hr
Feb 24, 11:02 AM CSTFlash Flood WarningSGFJasper, McDonald, Newton8 hr
Feb 24, 12:09 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningSGFBarry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene and 7 more7 hr
Feb 24, 12:53 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningSGFJasper52 hr
Feb 24, 1:01 PM CSTRiver Flood WarningSGFShannon24 hr
Feb 24, 2:29 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningSGFCamden, Dent, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Phelps and 2 more30 hr
Feb 24, 2:43 PM CSTAreal Flood WarningSGFHowell, Oregon, Shannon30 hr
Feb 24, 2:46 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFHowell, Ozark44 min

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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.