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River Flood Warning 7, NWS Springfield, MO

January 30, 2021Vernon County, Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this river flood warning at Jan 30, 2021, 7:15 PM CST for Vernon County, Missouri. It took effect at Jan 31, 2021, 7:48 AM CST. It was in force for 64 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Jan 30, 2021, 7:15 PM CST (01:15 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 31, 2021, 7:48 AM CST
Expired: Feb 2, 2021, 11:51 PM CST
In force: 64 hr
Issued by: NWS Springfield, MO
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Vernon County, MO

The radar

The Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:19 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 Marmaton River near Nevada (NVDM7). The gauge peaked at 21.66 ft at Feb 1, 2021, 8:00 AM CST.

Action stage: 18 ft
Minor stage: 20 ft
Moderate stage: 26 ft
Major stage: 31 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06918060, 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.

456 
WGUS43 KSGF 310115
FLWSGF

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
715 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

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

  Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County.

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.

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.0007.210131T1640Z-210202T1440Z/
/NVDM7.1.ER.210131T1640Z.210201T0000Z.210201T1440Z.NO/
715 PM CST Sat Jan 30 2021

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Marmaton River near Nevada.
* From Sunday morning to Tuesday morning.
* At 6:45 PM CST Saturday the stage was 8.7 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

$$

DC

9 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

$$

DC

850 
WGUS83 KSGF 311149
FLSSGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
549 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Missouri...

  Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County.

For the Marmaton River Basin...including Nevada...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.0007.210131T1348Z-210202T1440Z/
/NVDM7.1.ER.210131T1348Z.210201T0000Z.210201T1440Z.NO/
549 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Marmaton River near Nevada.
* Until Tuesday morning.
* At 4:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  morning to a crest of 21.0 feet this evening. It will then fall 
  below flood stage tomorrow 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.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (6 am CST)     
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Marmaton River
Nevada        20.0  19.3  Sun 4 am CST 20.4  14.5  8.1          





&&

LAT...LON 3789 9447 3794 9439 3797 9435 3799 9431
      3794 9432 3784 9440 3784 9452 3784 9461
      3787 9461

$$

MB

838 
WGUS83 KSGF 311501
FLSSGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
901 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021

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

  Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM CST.

&&


MOC217-010315-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210201T1500Z/
/NVDM7.1.ER.210131T1348Z.210201T0000Z.210201T1440Z.NO/
901 AM CST Sun Jan 31 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Marmaton River near Nevada.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 4:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  morning to a crest of 21.0 feet this evening. It will then fall 
  below flood stage tomorrow 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.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (6 am CST)     
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Marmaton River
Nevada        20.0  19.3  Sun 4 am CST 20.5  15.0  8.3          





&&

LAT...LON 3789 9447 3794 9439 3797 9435 3799 9431
      3794 9432 3784 9440 3784 9452 3784 9461
      3787 9461

$$

GH

821 
WGUS83 KSGF 010126
FLSSGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
726 PM CST Sun Jan 31 2021

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

  Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 700 AM CST.

&&


MOC217-011330-
/O.CON.KSGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210201T1500Z/
/NVDM7.1.ER.210131T1348Z.210201T0000Z.210201T1440Z.NO/
726 PM CST Sun Jan 31 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Marmaton River near Nevada.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 6:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 21.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is ongoing.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest early tomorrow morning. 
  It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, minor flooding occurs near the gage site 
  and affects low lying areas along the river.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (6 pm CST)     
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed          

Marmaton River
Nevada        20.0  21.3  Sun 6 pm CST 20.3  13.2  7.2          





&&

LAT...LON 3789 9447 3794 9439 3797 9435 3799 9431
      3794 9432 3784 9440 3784 9452 3784 9461
      3787 9461

$$

KP

422 
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

 

$$

693 
WGUS83 KSGF 011418
FLSSGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
818 AM CST Mon Feb 1 2021

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

  Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM CST.

&&


MOC217-020230-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T0130Z/
/NVDM7.1.ER.210131T1254Z.210201T1345Z.210202T0936Z.NO/
818 AM CST Mon Feb 1 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Marmaton River near Nevada.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 7:45 AM CST Monday the stage was 21.7 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 7:45 AM CST Monday was 21.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  tonight and continue falling to 3.9 feet Saturday morning.
* 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 21.8 
  feet on 05/12/2015.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (6 am CST)     
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu          

Marmaton River
Nevada        20.0  21.7  Mon 7 am CST 19.6  10.8  5.6          





&&

LAT...LON 3789 9447 3794 9439 3797 9435 3799 9431
      3794 9432 3784 9440 3784 9452 3784 9461
      3787 9461

$$

GH

608 
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

$$

DC

013 
WGUS83 KSGF 021401
FLSSGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
801 AM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Missouri...

  Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County.

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.

&&


MOC217-030215-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T2200Z/
/NVDM7.1.ER.210131T1254Z.210201T1345Z.210202T1554Z.NO/
801 AM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Marmaton River near Nevada.
* Until Wednesday afternoon.
* At 7:45 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 20.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 AM CST Tuesday was 21.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late 
  this morning and continue falling to 3.8 feet Sunday 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 20.4 
  feet on 03/04/2008.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (6 am CST)     
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Wed   Thu   Fri          

Marmaton River
Nevada        20.0  20.4  Tue 7 am CST 15.0  8.9   4.7          





&&

LAT...LON 3789 9447 3794 9439 3797 9435 3799 9431
      3794 9432 3784 9440 3784 9452 3784 9461
      3787 9461

$$

GH

880 
WGUS83 KSGF 030551
FLSSGF

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1151 PM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Missouri...

  Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County.

MOC217-030700-
/O.CAN.KSGF.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210203T0551Z/
/NVDM7.1.ER.210131T1254Z.210201T1345Z.210202T1628Z.NO/
1151 PM CST Tue Feb 2 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Marmaton River near Nevada has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Marmaton River near Nevada.
* At 11:45 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 16.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.8 feet early Sunday 
  afternoon.

&&


              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (12 am CST)    
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat          

Marmaton River
Nevada        20.0  16.7  Tue 11 pm CS 9.3   5.3   4.3          





&&

LAT...LON 3789 9447 3794 9439 3797 9435 3799 9431
      3794 9432 3784 9440 3784 9452 3784 9461
      3787 9461

$$

EW

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 30, 7:14 PM CST	River Flood Warning	SGF	Vernon	59 hr
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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