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Areal Flood Warning 48, NWS Springfield, MO

May 9, 2021Christian County, Greene County, Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this areal flood warning at May 9, 2021, 3:18 PM CDT for Christian County, Greene County, Missouri. It was in force for 10 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: May 9, 2021, 3:18 PM CDT (20:18 UTC)
Expired: May 10, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
In force: 10 hr
Issued by: NWS Springfield, MO
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: None

Counties Christian County, MO, Greene County, MO

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:20 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

Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 294 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: 0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 518 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: -79 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: -8 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

506 
WGUS43 KSGF 092018
FLWSGF

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
318 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

MOC043-077-100200-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FA.W.0048.210509T2018Z-210510T0200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Christian MO-Greene MO-
318 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flood Warning for...
  North Central Christian County in southwestern Missouri...
  Southeastern Greene County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 318 PM CDT, the James River gauge in south Springfield 
  indicated that the river is near minor flood stage. Minor flooding 
  is expected into this evening along the James River and immediate 
  upstream tributaries. This may including flooding of roads near 
  the river, including Farm Road 193.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Southern Springfield, Republic, Battlefield, Galloway, Turners and 
  Boaz.

This includes the following low water crossings...
  Scenic Avenue in southwest Springfield, Farm Road 134 at The James 
  River northeast of Turners, East Buena Vista Road at Ward Branch 
  south of Springfield and Farm Road 164 at The James River just 
  east of Springfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3714 9343 3717 9336 3718 9325 3722 9320
      3724 9306 3722 9306 3720 9306 3719 9306
      3709 9325 3707 9335 3699 9333 3699 9342
      3708 9344

$$

JSS

2 follow-up statements

044 
WGUS43 KSGF 100146
FLWSGF

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
846 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

MOC043-077-100600-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FA.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210510T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Christian MO-Greene MO-
846 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

The National Weather Service in Springfield has extended the

* Flood Warning for...
  North Central Christian County in southwestern Missouri...
  Southeastern Greene County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 100 AM CDT.

* At 846 PM CDT, the James River Gauge in south Springfield 
  indicated that the river is still above minor flood stage. Minor 
  flooding is expected primarily along the main stem of the James 
  River and primary upstream tributaries between south Springfield 
  and Boaz through the remainder of the evening.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Southern Springfield, Republic, Battlefield, Galloway, Turners and 
  Boaz.

This includes the following low water crossings...
  Scenic Avenue in southwest Springfield, Farm Road 134 at The James 
  River northeast of Turners, East Buena Vista Road at Ward Branch 
  south of Springfield and Farm Road 164 at The James River just 
  east of Springfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3714 9343 3717 9336 3718 9325 3722 9320
      3724 9306 3722 9306 3720 9306 3719 9306
      3709 9325 3707 9335 3699 9333 3699 9342
      3708 9344

$$

Rothstein

247 
WGUS83 KSGF 100551
FLSSGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1251 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

MOC043-077-100601-
/O.EXP.KSGF.FA.W.0048.000000T0000Z-210510T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Christian MO-Greene MO-
1251 AM CDT Mon May 10 2021

...FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR 
NORTH CENTRAL CHRISTIAN AND SOUTHEASTERN GREENE COUNTIES...

Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3714 9343 3717 9336 3718 9325 3722 9320
      3724 9306 3722 9306 3720 9306 3719 9306
      3709 9325 3707 9335 3699 9333 3699 9342
      3708 9344

$$

Lindenberg

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this areal 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 areal flood warning went out at May 9, 2:00 PM CDT, 1 hour 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 9, 2:00 PM CDT, 1 hour 18 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
200 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

Key Messages:
1. Residual flooding continues through this evening.
2. Cool, cloudy and light rain chances through mid week.
3. Temps increase, additional rain chances by the weekend.

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Monday)
Issued at 200 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

A cold front has cleared the area early this afternoon. Strong
low level cold air advection was occuring behind the front, along
with a thick area of stratus that extends up into Nebraska and
Iowa. Temperatures were generally in the 40s to middle 50s with
breezy north winds. Heavy rainfall that occurred across portions
of the area early this morning will lead to residual flooding
through the evening hours.

Given the low level northerly flow, it tends to be difficult to
clear out low stratus in these situations, therefore cloud cover
will likely stick around for most of the night. Therefore temps
will drop into the 40s across the area tonight, with the potential
for a few upper 30s across the northeast CWA, where there could
briefly be some partial clearing by morning.

The upper level pattern remains zonal for Monday, with a quick
moving shortwave arriving by mid morning which could provide the
area with sprinkles or a light rain shower. Not expecting much if
any rainfall amounts with this system. It will likely remain
cloudy during the day, which will tend to keep high temps in the
upper 50s to around 60 with northerly winds.

.LONG TERM...(Monday Night through Sunday)
Issued at 200 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

A slightly better chance for clearing occurs Monday night,
therefore low temps in the upper 30s to low 40s will be common
again. Can not rule out a few colder readings if we can indeed
clear out, and will need to monitor this potential as winds will
be much lighter which could lead to patchy frost in valleys and
sheltered areas.

Another shortwave moves through the area on Tuesday. A decent, phased
upper level jet structure may provide more lift for a higher
coverage of showers on Tuesday, especially across southwest
portions of the area. Instability appears lacking for any
thunderstorms. Another cool day is expected with highs around 60.

High pressure builds overhead Wednesday and Thursday which should
lead to higher chances for sunshine, however highs in the 60s will
still be common. The upper level pattern turns more northwesterly
by the weekend which may lend itself to higher precip potential
along with some moderation in temps as the low level flow turns
more southerly. Models still differ quite a bit over the weekend
therefore confidence remains low at this juncture.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Monday afternoon)
Issued at 1159 AM CDT Sun May 9 2021

IFR ceilings are likely this afternoon at the TAF sites however
ceilings should improve to MVFR this evening. MVFR ceilings will
likely persist through the overnight hours and into Monday
morning. Northerly winds will continue through the period.

&&

.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MO...NONE.
KS...NONE.
&&

SHORT TERM...Burchfield
LONG TERM...Burchfield
AVIATION...Burchfield

Hazardous weather outlook, May 9, 2:13 PM CDT, 1 hour 5 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Springfield MO
213 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-101915-
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-
213 PM CDT Sun May 9 2021

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited flooding risk.

DISCUSSION...

Residual flooding will continue across portions of southern
Missouri due to previous heavy rainfall.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Additional chances for thunderstorms will occur by late in the
week into next weekend however confidence is low at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/sitrep

This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf

Burchfield

In the hours before

Local storm report, May 9, 11:01 AM CDT, 4 hours 17 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1101 AM CDT SUN MAY 9 2021

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

0955 AM     FLOOD            4 NNW BRUSHYKNOB        37.01N 92.52W
05/09/2021                   DOUGLAS            MO   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            STATE HIGHWAY U IS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING AT
            BRYANT CREEK.

&&

MB

Local storm report, May 9, 11:33 AM CDT, 3 hours 45 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1133 AM CDT SUN MAY 9 2021

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

0306 AM     TSTM WND DMG     PIERCE CITY             36.95N 94.00W
05/09/2021                   LAWRENCE           MO   PUBLIC

            TREE LIMBS DOWN. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.

&&

DSA

Local storm report, May 9, 11:52 AM CDT, 3 hours 26 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
1152 AM CDT SUN MAY 9 2021

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

0232 AM     HAIL             8 SE PINEVILLE          36.51N 94.28W
05/09/2021  E1.50 INCH       MCDONALD           MO   PUBLIC

            VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.

&&

DSA

Local storm report, May 9, 1:07 PM CDT, 2 hours 11 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
107 PM CDT SUN MAY 9 2021

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

1200 PM     FLOOD            5 NE MANSFIELD          37.17N 92.53W
05/09/2021                   WRIGHT             MO   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            FLOODED ROAD, LOW WATER CROSSING. AB HIGHWAY
            AT WOLFE CREEK.

&&

DSA

Local storm report, May 9, 1:12 PM CDT, 2 hours 6 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
112 PM CDT SUN MAY 9 2021

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

0100 PM     FLOOD            4 SSW HARDENVILLE       36.54N 92.40W
05/09/2021                   OZARK              MO   PUBLIC

            FLOODED ROAD, LOW WATER CROSSING. HIGHWAY T
            AT POSSUM WALK CREEK.

&&

DSA

Local storm report, May 9, 3:18 PM CDT, 0 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
318 PM CDT SUN MAY 9 2021

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

0300 PM     FLOOD            8 SSE MOUNTAIN GROVE    37.04N 92.19W
05/09/2021                   DOUGLAS            MO   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            FLOODED ROAD, LOW WATER CROSSING. STATE
            HIGHWAY EE AT THE NORTH FORK RIVER.

&&

DSA

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 8, 8:02 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	SGF	Vernon	3 days
May 9, 1:58 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Morgan	32 min
May 9, 2:10 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Newton	50 min
May 9, 2:23 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	McDonald	39 min
May 9, 2:28 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Morgan	47 min
May 9, 2:44 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Barry, McDonald	46 min
May 9, 2:47 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Lawrence, Newton	43 min
May 9, 3:14 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Christian, Greene, Webster	46 min
May 9, 3:17 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Barry, Stone	43 min
May 9, 3:22 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Greene, Webster	38 min
May 9, 3:23 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Barry, Christian, Greene, Lawrence, Stone	52 min
May 9, 3:37 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Dade, Greene, Lawrence, Polk	38 min
May 9, 3:39 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Christian, Douglas, Stone, Taney	51 min
May 9, 3:46 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	SGF	Cedar, St. Clair, Vernon	6 hr
May 9, 4:04 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Christian, Greene, Webster	41 min
May 9, 4:09 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Dallas, Greene, Polk, Webster	51 min
May 9, 4:11 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Taney	49 min
May 9, 4:23 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	SGF	Cedar, Dade, Greene, Polk, St. Clair, Vernon	6 hr
May 9, 4:44 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Wright	46 min
May 9, 4:56 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Douglas, Howell	49 min
May 9, 5:08 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	SGF	Christian, Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Polk, Webster and 1 more	6 hr
May 9, 5:26 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	SGF	Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Taney, Webster, Wright	6 hr
May 9, 5:32 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Ozark	43 min
May 9, 6:12 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	SGF	Barton, Cedar, Dade, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence and 1 more	6 hr
May 9, 6:53 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	SGF	Barry, Christian, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, Newton and 3 more	6 hr
May 9, 7:14 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Cedar	46 min
May 9, 7:38 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Dade	52 min
May 9, 7:48 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	SGF	Bates, Vernon	23 hr
May 9, 8:59 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Barry, Stone	31 min
May 9, 9:51 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	SGF	Barton, Cedar, Dade, Dallas, Polk, Vernon	6 hr
May 9, 9:56 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	SGF	Stone, Taney	34 min
May 9, 10:35 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	SGF	Ozark	25 min
May 9, 10:57 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	SGF	Barry, Christian, Douglas, Greene, Lawrence, Stone and 3 more	10 hr
May 9, 11:21 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	SGF	Howell, Ozark	14 hr
May 9, 2:59 PM CDT	Areal Flood Warning	SGF	Barry, Stone	4 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.