Alert archive / Missouri / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 6, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this river flood warning at Jan 30, 2021, 7:14 PM CST for Vernon County, Missouri. It took effect at Jan 30, 2021, 10:47 PM CST. It was in force for 55 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 30, 2021, 7:14 PM CST (01:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 30, 2021, 10:47 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 2, 2021, 6:15 AM CST
- In force
- 55 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Vernon County, MO
The radar
The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Little Osage River at Horton (HTNM7). The gauge peaked at 42.38 ft at Feb 1, 2021, 4:00 AM CST.
- Action stage
- 39 ft
- Minor stage
- 41 ft
- Moderate stage
- 45 ft
- Major stage
- 50 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06917060, 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.
774
WGUS43 KSGF 310114
FLWSGF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
714 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021
...The National Weather Service in Springfield MO has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...
Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County.
For the Little Osage River Basin...including Fulton, Horton...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 715 AM CST.
&&
MOC217-311315-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FL.W.0006.210131T1930Z-210202T1200Z/
/HTNM7.1.ER.210131T1930Z.210201T0000Z.210201T1200Z.NO/
714 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Little Osage River near Horton.
* From Sunday afternoon to Tuesday morning.
* At 6:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 38.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 41.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 41.3 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Monday morning.
* Impact...At 41.0 feet, minor flooding affects low lying areas near
the gage site and farmland along the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 41.3
feet on 05/21/2011.
&&
LAT...LON 3800 9441 3802 9431 3799 9431 3793 9436
3796 9444 3796 9451 3796 9458 3798 9462
3800 9462 3800 9452
$$
DC9 follow-up statements
560
WGUS83 KSGF 310405
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1005 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County.
Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County.
.Excessive rainfall fell across the Little Osage River and Marmaton
River basins. This rain has ended, however, will cause the river to
exceed flood stage at Horton and Nevada.
For the Little Osage River Basin...including Fulton, Horton...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the Marmaton River Basin...including Nevada, Fort Scott...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1015 AM CST.
&&
MOC217-311615-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0006.210131T0447Z-210202T0900Z/
/HTNM7.1.ER.210131T0447Z.210131T1200Z.210201T0900Z.NO/
1005 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Osage River near Horton.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 9:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 40.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 41.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 41.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 41.0 feet, minor flooding affects low lying areas near
the gage site and farmland along the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 41.5
feet on 11/07/2008.
&&
LAT...LON 3800 9441 3802 9431 3799 9431 3793 9436
3796 9444 3796 9451 3796 9458 3798 9462
3800 9462 3800 9452
$$
MOC217-311615-
/O.CON.KSGF.FL.W.0007.210131T1640Z-210202T1440Z/
/NVDM7.1.ER.210131T1640Z.210201T0000Z.210201T1440Z.NO/
1005 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marmaton River near Nevada.
* From Sunday morning to Tuesday morning.
* At 9:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 21.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will
then fall below flood stage Monday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, minor flooding occurs near the gage site
and affects low lying areas along the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.1
feet on 11/08/2008.
&&
LAT...LON 3789 9447 3794 9439 3797 9435 3799 9431
3794 9432 3784 9440 3784 9452 3784 9461
3787 9461
$$
DC347
WGUS83 KSGF 310727
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
127 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County.
For the Little Osage River Basin...including Horton...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 130 PM CST.
&&
MOC217-311930-
/O.CON.KSGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210202T0900Z/
/HTNM7.1.ER.210131T0408Z.210131T0645Z.210201T0900Z.NO/
127 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Osage River near Horton.
* Until late Monday night.
* At 12:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 41.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 41.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:45 AM CST Sunday was 41.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 29.8 feet Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 41.0 feet, minor flooding affects low lying areas near
the gage site and farmland along the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 41.7
feet on 11/01/2013.
&&
LAT...LON 3800 9441 3802 9431 3799 9431 3793 9436
3796 9444 3796 9451 3796 9458 3798 9462
3800 9462 3800 9452
$$
MB266
WGUS83 KSGF 311148
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
548 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County.
For the Little Osage River Basin...including Horton...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 600 PM CST.
&&
MOC217-010000-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210202T1300Z/
/HTNM7.1.ER.210131T0408Z.210131T1200Z.210201T1300Z.NO/
548 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Osage River near Horton.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 4:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 41.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 41.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:45 AM CST Sunday was 41.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.9 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 41.0 feet, minor flooding affects low lying areas near
the gage site and farmland along the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 41.9
feet on 04/25/2013.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Little Osage River
Horton 41.0 41.9 Sun 4 am CST 41.1 39.0 34.6
&&
LAT...LON 3800 9441 3802 9431 3799 9431 3793 9436
3796 9444 3796 9451 3796 9458 3798 9462
3800 9462 3800 9452
$$
MB058
WGUS83 KSGF 311458
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
858 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County.
For the Little Osage River Basin...including Fulton, Horton...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CST.
&&
MOC217-010300-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210201T1300Z/
/HTNM7.1.ER.210131T0408Z.210131T1200Z.210201T1300Z.NO/
858 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Osage River near Horton.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 4:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 41.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 41.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:45 AM CST Sunday was 41.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.9 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 41.0 feet, minor flooding affects low lying areas near
the gage site and farmland along the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 41.9
feet on 04/25/2013.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Little Osage River
Horton 41.0 41.9 Sun 4 am CST 41.0 39.0 35.2
&&
LAT...LON 3800 9441 3802 9431 3799 9431 3793 9436
3796 9444 3796 9451 3796 9458 3798 9462
3800 9462 3800 9452
$$
GH380
WGUS83 KSGF 010122
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
722 PM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County.
For the Little Osage River Basin...including Fulton, Horton...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 700 AM CST.
&&
MOC217-011300-
/O.CON.KSGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210201T1300Z/
/HTNM7.1.ER.210131T0408Z.210131T1200Z.210201T1300Z.NO/
722 PM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Osage River near Horton.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 6:45 PM CST Sunday the stage was 42.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 41.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 PM CST Sunday was 42.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is cresting and is expected to fall below
flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 41.0 feet, minor flooding affects low lying areas near
the gage site and farmland along the river.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Mon Tue Wed
Little Osage River
Horton 41.0 42.4 Mon 6 pm CST 40.4 37.5 33.9
&&
LAT...LON 3800 9441 3802 9431 3799 9431 3793 9436
3796 9444 3796 9451 3796 9458 3798 9462
3800 9462 3800 9452
$$
KP422
WGUS83 KSGF 010127
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
727 PM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County
Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flowing water. Nearly half of all flood
fatalities are vehicle related. As little as 6 inches of water may
cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Two feet of water will
carry most vehicles away.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for updates or local media for
updates.
Additional river information can be found on our Advanced Hydrologic
Prediction Service page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/
index.php?wfo=sgf
&&
MOC217-011627-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210202T1800Z/
/HTNM7.1.ER.210131T0408Z.210201T0045Z.210201T1800Z.NO/
727 PM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...For the Little Osage River near Horton...
* At 6:45 PM Sunday The stage was 42.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 41.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river has crested and will continue to fall to below
flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon.
* Impact...At 41.0 feet...minor flooding affects low lying areas near
the gage site and farmland along the river.
&&
FLOOD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STAGE STAGE DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue
Little Osage River Basin
Horton 41 42.3 Sun 07 PM 41.7 39.2 35.2
&&
LAT...LON 3800 9441 3802 9431 3799 9431 3793 9436
3796 9444 3796 9451 3796 9458 3798 9462
3800 9462 3800 9452
$$
MOC217-011627-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T0138Z/
/NVDM7.1.ER.210131T1254Z.210201T1200Z.210202T0138Z.NO/
727 PM CST Sun Jan 31 2021
...For the Marmaton River near Nevada...
* At 6:45 PM Sunday The stage was 21.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 21.4 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet...flood waters impact the county road west of
Nevada at the gage site.
&&
FLOOD OBSERVED FORECAST 7 AM
LOCATION STAGE STAGE DAY TIME Sun Mon Tue
Marmaton River Basin
Nevada 20 21.3 Sun 07 PM 21.4 17.6 9.7
&&
LAT...LON 3789 9447 3794 9439 3797 9435 3799 9431
3794 9432 3784 9440 3784 9452 3784 9461
3787 9461
$$059
WGUS83 KSGF 011412
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
812 AM CST Mon Feb 1 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County.
For the Little Osage River Basin...including Fulton, Horton...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM CST.
&&
MOC217-020215-
/O.CON.KSGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210202T1800Z/
/HTNM7.1.ER.210131T0408Z.210201T0045Z.210201T1800Z.NO/
812 AM CST Mon Feb 1 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Osage River near Horton.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 6:45 PM CST Sunday the stage was 42.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 41.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 PM CST Sunday was 42.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 30.5 feet early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 41.0 feet, minor flooding affects low lying areas near
the gage site and farmland along the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 41.9
feet on 04/25/2013.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Little Osage River
Horton 41.0 42.3 Sun 6 pm CST 40.7 38.9 35.0
&&
LAT...LON 3800 9441 3802 9431 3799 9431 3793 9436
3796 9444 3796 9451 3796 9458 3798 9462
3800 9462 3800 9452
$$
GH608
WGUS83 KSGF 020117
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
717 PM CST Mon Feb 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County.
Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County.
For the Little Osage River Basin...including Fulton, Horton...Minor
flooding is forecast.
For the Marmaton River Basin...including Nevada, Fort Scott...Minor
flooding is forecast.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 730 AM CST.
&&
MOC217-021330-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T0936Z/
/NVDM7.1.ER.210131T1254Z.210201T1345Z.210202T0936Z.NO/
717 PM CST Mon Feb 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Marmaton River near Nevada.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 6:45 PM CST Monday the stage was 21.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 PM CST Monday was 21.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 3.8 feet Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 22.0 feet, flood waters impact the county road west of
Nevada at the gage site.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.4
feet on 02/23/2010.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Marmaton River
Nevada 20.0 21.4 Mon 6 pm CST 15.8 9.3 4.7
&&
LAT...LON 3789 9447 3794 9439 3797 9435 3799 9431
3794 9432 3784 9440 3784 9452 3784 9461
3787 9461
$$
MOC217-021330-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210203T0945Z/
/HTNM7.1.ER.210131T0408Z.210201T1030Z.210202T0945Z.NO/
717 PM CST Mon Feb 1 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Little Osage River near Horton.
* Until late Tuesday night.
* At 6:45 PM CST Monday the stage was 41.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 41.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 PM CST Monday was 42.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 28.5 feet Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 41.0 feet, minor flooding affects low lying areas near
the gage site and farmland along the river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 41.7
feet on 11/01/2013.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 pm CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Little Osage River
Horton 41.0 41.7 Mon 6 pm CST 39.6 37.2 33.0
&&
LAT...LON 3800 9441 3802 9431 3799 9431 3793 9436
3796 9444 3796 9451 3796 9458 3798 9462
3800 9462 3800 9452
$$
DC501
WGUS83 KSGF 021215
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
615 AM CST Tue Feb 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following river in
Missouri...
Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County.
MOC217-021315-
/O.CAN.KSGF.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210202T1215Z/
/HTNM7.1.ER.210131T0408Z.210201T1030Z.210202T0620Z.NO/
615 AM CST Tue Feb 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Little Osage River near Horton has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Little Osage River near Horton.
* At 5:45 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 40.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 41.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 28.5 feet Saturday
evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (6 am CST)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Little Osage River
Horton 41.0 40.2 Tue 5 am CST 38.9 35.0 31.3
&&
LAT...LON 3800 9441 3802 9431 3799 9431 3793 9436
3796 9444 3796 9451 3796 9458 3798 9462
3800 9462 3800 9452
$$
JTThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 7:15 PM CST | River Flood Warning | SGF | Vernon | 3 days |
| Jan 30, 7:53 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Douglas, Ozark, Texas, Wright | 17 hr |
| Jan 31, 12:57 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Barry | 8 hr |
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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.