Flash Flood Warning 41, NWS Springfield, MO

Issued

May 27, 2021, 4:14 PM CDT (21:14 UTC)

Expired

May 27, 2021, 10:15 PM CDT

In force

6 hr

Issued by

NWS Springfield, MO

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

None

County Barry County, MO

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WGUS53 KSGF 272114
FFWSGF
MOC009-280315-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FF.W.0041.210527T2114Z-210528T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
414 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Barry County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 1015 PM CDT Thursday.

* At 414 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
  thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 
  1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or 
  expected to begin shortly. Expect fast water rises along Roaring 
  River.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Cassville, Seligman, Exeter, Washburn, Shell Knob, Butterfield, 
  Golden and Emerald Beach.

This includes the following low water crossings...
  Highway 39 at Flat Creek near Jenkins, Route U, 8 miles east of 
  Purdy, Route Y at Flat Creek just northeast of Cassville, Highway 
  39 at Flat Creek south of Jenkins and Route U, 1 Mile east of 
  Butterfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where 
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become 
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or 
creeks.

&&

LAT...LON 3675 9407 3680 9392 3681 9358 3650 9359
      3650 9408

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

$$

094 
WGUS73 KSGF 280235
FFSSGF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
935 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

MOC009-280315-
/O.CON.KSGF.FF.W.0041.000000T0000Z-210528T0315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Barry MO-
935 PM CDT Thu May 27 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING FOR BARRY COUNTY...

At 935 PM CDT, Heavy rainfall has caused flash flooding to occur 
along Flat Creek. Flat Creek has quickly reached moderate flood 
stage.  Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding 
is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Gauges reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Cassville, Seligman, Exeter, Washburn, Shell Knob, Butterfield, 
  Golden and Emerald Beach.

This includes the following low water crossings...
  Highway 39 at Flat Creek near Jenkins, Route U, 8 miles east of 
  Purdy, Route Y at Flat Creek just northeast of Cassville, Highway 
  39 at Flat Creek south of Jenkins and Route U, 1 Mile east of 
  Butterfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3675 9407 3680 9392 3681 9358 3650 9359
      3650 9408

FLASH FLOOD...GAUGE INDICATED

$$

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