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Flood Watch 4, NWS Springfield, MO

May 31, 202111 counties in Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this flood watch at May 31, 2021, 3:41 AM CDT for 11 counties in Missouri. It took effect at Jun 1, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 31, 2021, 3:41 AM CDT (08:41 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 1, 2021, 4:00 AM CDT
Expired
Jun 1, 2021, 3:13 PM CDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Springfield, MO
Flood severity
None

Counties Barry County, MO, Christian County, MO, Douglas County, MO, Howell County, MO, McDonald County, MO, Newton County, MO, Oregon County, MO, Ozark County, MO, Shannon County, MO, Stone County, MO, Taney County, MO

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 81 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2021-05-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Springfield, MO at 00:00Z on 2021-05-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -23 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
1417 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-23 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
90 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

572 
WGUS63 KSGF 310841
FFASGF

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Springfield MO
341 AM CDT Mon May 31 2021

MOZ093-101-102-312045-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FA.A.0004.210601T0900Z-210602T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Newton-McDonald-Barry-
Including the cities of Rocky Comfort, Madry, Neosho, Goodman,
Monett, Anderson, Noel, Cassville, South West City, and Pineville
341 AM CDT Mon May 31 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flood Watch for A portion of southwest Missouri, including the 
  following areas, Barry, McDonald and Newton.

* From late tonight through Wednesday morning.

* Periods of heavy rain will move into the area late tonight as a 
  weather system approaches from the southern Plains. Up to two 
  inches of rain will be possible during the watch period with 
  locally higher amounts.

* Recent heavy rain has left soils wetter than normal, and heavier 
  rains will quickly become excessive runoff. Low water crossings, 
  creeks and streams will be susceptible to flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

MOZ095>098-103>106-312045-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FA.A.0004.210601T1200Z-210602T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-Stone-Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
Including the cities of Wilderness, White Church, Couch,
Kirbyville, Squires, Hollister, Thomasville, Pomona, Teresita,
Alton, Powersite, Winona, Ozark, Nixa, Pottersville, Crane, Ozark
Beach, Elsey, Dogwood, Greer, Wasola, Vanzant, West Plains, Birch
Tree, Siloam Springs, Rome, Selmore, Forsyth, Montier, Indian
Point, Christian Center, Kimberling City, Goodhope, Edgewater
Beach, South Fork, Silver Dollar City, Thayer, Branson, and Ava
341 AM CDT Mon May 31 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY 
NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flood Watch for Portions of south central and southwest Missouri, 
  including the following areas, in south central Missouri, Howell, 
  Oregon and Shannon. In southwest Missouri, Christian, Douglas, 
  Ozark, Stone and Taney.

* From Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.

* Periods of heavy rain will move into the area late tonight as a 
  weather system approaches from the southern Plains. Up to two 
  inches of rain will be possible during the watch period with 
  locally higher amounts.

* Recent heavy rain has left soils wetter than normal, and heavier 
  rains will quickly become excessive runoff. Low water crossings, 
  creeks and streams will be susceptible to flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

DSA
4 follow-up statements
153 
WGUS63 KSGF 311934
FFASGF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Springfield MO
234 PM CDT Mon May 31 2021

MOZ093-101-102-011200-
/O.CON.KSGF.FA.A.0004.210601T0900Z-210602T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Newton-McDonald-Barry-
Including the cities of Neosho, Anderson, Noel, Goodman, 
South West City, Pineville, Rocky Comfort, Monett, Madry, 
and Cassville
234 PM CDT Mon May 31 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of southwest Missouri, including the following 
  areas, Barry, McDonald, and Newton. 

* From late tonight through Wednesday morning

* Periods of heavy rain will move into the area tonight as a 
  weather system approaches from the southern Plains. Up to two 
  inches of rain will be possible during the watch period with 
  locally higher amounts possible. 

* Recent heavy rain has left soils wetter than normal, and 
  heavier rains will quickly become excessive runoff. Low water 
  crossings, creeks and streams will be susceptible to flooding. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

MOZ095>098-103>106-011200-
/O.CON.KSGF.FA.A.0004.210601T1200Z-210602T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-Stone-Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
Including the cities of Nixa, Christian Center, Ozark, Selmore, 
Vanzant, Ava, Goodhope, Rome, Squires, Dogwood, Pomona, 
Pottersville, Siloam Springs, South Fork, West Plains, 
White Church, Teresita, Winona, Birch Tree, Montier, 
Kimberling City, Crane, Elsey, Indian Point, Silver Dollar City, 
Branson, Hollister, Kirbyville, Edgewater Beach, Forsyth, 
Ozark Beach, Powersite, Wasola, Thayer, Alton, Couch, Greer, 
Thomasville, and Wilderness
234 PM CDT Mon May 31 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of south central Missouri and southwest Missouri, 
  including the following areas, in south central Missouri, 
  Howell, Oregon, and Shannon. In southwest Missouri, Christian, 
  Douglas, Ozark, Stone, and Taney. 

* From Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning

* Periods of heavy rain will move into the area late tonight as 
  a weather system approaches from the southern Plains. Up to 
  two inches of rain will be possible during the watch period 
  with locally higher amounts. 

* Recent heavy rain has left soils wetter than normal, and 
  heavier rains will quickly become excessive runoff. Low water 
  crossings, creeks and streams will be susceptible to flooding. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$
186 
WGUS63 KSGF 010837
FFASGF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Springfield MO
337 AM CDT Tue Jun 1 2021

MOZ093-101-102-011645-
/O.CON.KSGF.FA.A.0004.210601T0900Z-210602T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Newton-McDonald-Barry-
Including the cities of Rocky Comfort, Madry, Neosho, Goodman,
Monett, Anderson, Noel, Cassville, South West City, and Pineville
337 AM CDT Tue Jun 1 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of southwest Missouri, including the following areas, 
  Barry, McDonald and Newton.

* Through Wednesday morning.

* Periods of heavy rain will remain over the area today as a weather 
  system approaches from the southern Plains. Up to two inches of 
  rain will be possible during the watch period with locally higher 
  amounts.

* Recent heavy rain has left soils wetter than normal, and heavier 
  rains will quickly lead to excessive runoff. Low water crossings, 
  creeks and streams will be susceptible to flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

MOZ095>098-103>106-011645-
/O.CON.KSGF.FA.A.0004.210601T1200Z-210602T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-Stone-Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
Including the cities of Wilderness, White Church, Couch,
Kirbyville, Squires, Hollister, Thomasville, Pomona, Teresita,
Alton, Powersite, Winona, Ozark, Nixa, Pottersville, Crane, Ozark
Beach, Elsey, Dogwood, Greer, Wasola, Vanzant, West Plains, Birch
Tree, Siloam Springs, Rome, Selmore, Forsyth, Montier, Indian
Point, Christian Center, Kimberling City, Goodhope, Edgewater
Beach, South Fork, Silver Dollar City, Thayer, Branson, and Ava
337 AM CDT Tue Jun 1 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of south central and southwest Missouri, including the 
  following areas, in south central Missouri, Howell, Oregon and 
  Shannon. In southwest Missouri, Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Stone 
  and Taney.

* From 7 AM CDT this morning through Wednesday morning.

* Periods of heavy rain will remain over the area today as a weather 
  system approaches from the southern Plains. Up to two inches of 
  rain will be possible during the watch period with locally higher 
  amounts.

* Recent heavy rain has left soils wetter than normal, and heavier 
  rains will quickly lead to excessive runoff. Low water crossings, 
  creeks and streams will be susceptible to flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

MMT
556 
WGUS63 KSGF 011626
FFASGF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1126 AM CDT Tue Jun 1 2021

MOZ093-101-102-011730-
/O.CAN.KSGF.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-210602T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Newton-McDonald-Barry-
Including the cities of Rocky Comfort, Madry, Neosho, Goodman,
Monett, Anderson, Noel, Cassville, South West City, and Pineville
1126 AM CDT Tue Jun 1 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch for a portion of southwest Missouri, including the 
following areas, Barry, McDonald and Newton has been cancelled.

The Flood Watch is cancelled. While rainfall has ended, a Flood 
Warning remains in effect for residual runoff and resulting stream 
flooding in the Flat Creek, Spring River, Crane Creek, and Little 
Crane Creek basins and associated tributaries.

$$

MOZ095>098-103>106-021200-
/O.CON.KSGF.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-210602T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-Stone-Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
Including the cities of Wilderness, White Church, Couch,
Kirbyville, Squires, Hollister, Thomasville, Pomona, Teresita,
Alton, Powersite, Winona, Ozark, Nixa, Pottersville, Crane, Ozark
Beach, Elsey, Dogwood, Greer, Wasola, Vanzant, West Plains, Birch
Tree, Siloam Springs, Rome, Selmore, Forsyth, Montier, Indian
Point, Christian Center, Kimberling City, Goodhope, Edgewater
Beach, South Fork, Silver Dollar City, Thayer, Branson, and Ava
1126 AM CDT Tue Jun 1 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of south central and southwest Missouri, including the 
  following areas, in south central Missouri, Howell, Oregon and 
  Shannon. In southwest Missouri, Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Stone 
  and Taney.

* Through Wednesday morning.

* Periods of moderate rain will remain over south central Missouri 
  today. Additional rainfall of one half inch to one inch will be 
  possible through the remainder of the flood watch period.

* Recent heavy rain has left soils wetter than normal, and 
  additional rainfall could lead to excessive runoff. Low water 
  crossings, creeks and streams will be susceptible to flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

Rothstein
506 
WGUS63 KSGF 012013
FFASGF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Springfield MO
313 PM CDT Tue Jun 1 2021

... Flood Watch Cancelled...

.Excessive rainfall was coming to an end across southern Missouri.
Therefore, the Flood Watch has been cancelled.

Residual flooding will continue in some isolated locations due to
rainfall from last night. However, no additional widespread
rainfall is expected at this time. 

MOZ095>098-103>106-012115-
/O.CAN.KSGF.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-210602T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-Stone-Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
Including the cities of Nixa, Christian Center, Ozark, Selmore, 
Vanzant, Ava, Goodhope, Rome, Squires, Dogwood, Pomona, 
Pottersville, Siloam Springs, South Fork, West Plains, 
White Church, Teresita, Winona, Birch Tree, Montier, 
Kimberling City, Crane, Elsey, Indian Point, Silver Dollar City, 
Branson, Hollister, Kirbyville, Edgewater Beach, Forsyth, 
Ozark Beach, Powersite, Wasola, Thayer, Alton, Couch, Greer, 
Thomasville, and Wilderness
313 PM CDT Tue Jun 1 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch for portions of south central Missouri and
southwest Missouri has been cancelled. 

Excessive rainfall was coming to an end across southern Missouri.
Therefore, the Flood Watch has been cancelled.

Residual flooding will continue in some isolated locations due to
rainfall from last night and early this morning. However, no 
additional widespread rainfall is expected at this time. 

$$

Cramer

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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.