Alert archive / Missouri / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 82, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this river flood warning at Dec 17, 2021, 7:58 PM CST for Pulaski County, Missouri. It took effect at Dec 18, 2021, 10:30 AM CST. It was in force for 29 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2021, 7:58 PM CST (01:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 18, 2021, 10:30 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 19, 2021, 3:22 PM CST
- In force
- 29 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Pulaski County, MO
The radar
The Springfield radar (KSGF), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Big Piney at Ft. Wood - East Gate (BIGM7). The gauge peaked at 10.43 ft at Dec 19, 2021, 6:00 AM CST.
- Action stage
- 6 ft
- Minor stage
- 8 ft
- Moderate stage
- 15 ft
- Major stage
- 23 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 06930060, 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.
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WGUS43 KSGF 180158
FLWSGF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
758 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
...The National Weather Service in Springfield MO has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...
Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate affecting Pulaski
County.
.Heavy rainfall across the basin will result in the Big Piney River
below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate to rise above flood stage.
For the Big Piney River...including Fort Leonard Wood East Gate...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many 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 Saturday evening at 800 PM CST.
&&
MOC169-190200-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FL.W.0082.211218T1630Z-211219T1550Z/
/BIGM7.1.ER.211218T1630Z.211219T0000Z.211219T0949Z.NO/
758 PM CST Fri Dec 17 2021
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, the Happy Hollow Picnic Area floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 2.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning to a crest of 9.0 feet tomorrow
evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.0 feet on 03/14/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3788 9207 3787 9204 3782 9205 3781 9203
3777 9200 3767 9203 3767 9210 3777 9209
3783 9210 3786 9209
$$6 follow-up statements
032
WGUS83 KSGF 181320
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
720 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Jacks Fork at Alley Spring affecting Shannon County.
Jacks Fork River at Eminence affecting Shannon County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate affecting Pulaski
County.
For the Big Piney River...including Fort Leonard Wood East Gate...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Jacks Fork River Basin...including Alley Spring, Eminence...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many 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 730 AM CST.
&&
MOC203-191330-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-211219T1827Z/
/ALYM7.2.ER.211218T0926Z.211218T1800Z.211219T1227Z.NO/
720 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Jacks Fork at Alley Spring.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, the Alley Spring Campground is completely
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 AM CST Saturday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:30 AM CST Saturday was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.0 feet on 04/26/2011.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3717 9142 3717 9139 3715 9139 3715 9142
3711 9148 3707 9150 3703 9161 3705 9161
3708 9154 3712 9154
$$
MOC203-191330-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0084.211218T1626Z-211220T0845Z/
/EMCM7.1.ER.211218T1626Z.211219T0000Z.211219T0845Z.NO/
720 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Jacks Fork River at Eminence.
* WHEN...From this morning to early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, flood waters impact low lying areas in the
city of Eminence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 AM CST Saturday the stage was 10.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 14.5 feet this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.5 feet on 05/10/1950.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3719 9128 3719 9127 3717 9129 3716 9133
3714 9135 3715 9139 3716 9139 3717 9135
3718 9134
$$
MOC169-191330-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0082.211218T1736Z-211219T1549Z/
/BIGM7.1.ER.211218T1736Z.211219T0000Z.211219T0949Z.NO/
720 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate.
* WHEN...From this morning to late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, the Happy Hollow Picnic Area floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 2.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 9.0 feet this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.0 feet on 03/14/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3788 9207 3787 9204 3782 9205 3781 9203
3777 9200 3767 9203 3767 9210 3777 9209
3783 9210 3786 9209
$$
KP518
WGUS83 KSGF 182040
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
240 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate affecting Pulaski
County.
For the Big Piney River...including Fort Leonard Wood East Gate...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 900 AM CST.
&&
MOC169-191500-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-211219T1500Z/
/BIGM7.1.ER.211219T0500Z.211219T0600Z.211219T0900Z.NO/
240 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, the Pontoon Training Area at Ft. Wood
Floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 2.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 8.4 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.4 feet on 03/25/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3788 9207 3787 9204 3782 9205 3781 9203
3777 9200 3767 9203 3767 9210 3777 9209
3783 9210 3786 9209
$$
DC893
WGUS83 KSGF 190147
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
747 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate affecting Pulaski
County.
For the Big Piney River...including Fort Leonard Wood East Gate...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Sunday evening at 800 PM CST.
&&
MOC169-200200-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-211220T0215Z/
/BIGM7.1.ER.211219T0402Z.211219T0600Z.211219T2015Z.NO/
747 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, flood waters affect the lower TA 250
Training Area and Highway J east of Fort Wood East Gage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 5.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 9.7 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.6 feet on 06/10/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3788 9207 3787 9204 3782 9205 3781 9203
3777 9200 3767 9203 3767 9210 3777 9209
3783 9210 3786 9209
$$
JLR939
WGUS83 KSGF 190347
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
947 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate affecting Pulaski
County.
For the Big Piney River...including Fort Leonard Wood East Gate...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday evening at 1000 PM CST.
&&
MOC169-200400-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-211220T0448Z/
/BIGM7.1.ER.211219T0418Z.211219T1200Z.211219T2248Z.NO/
947 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, flood waters affect the lower TA 250
Training Area and Highway J east of Fort Wood East Gage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 7.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 10.5 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.5 feet on 05/06/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3788 9207 3787 9204 3782 9205 3781 9203
3777 9200 3767 9203 3767 9210 3777 9209
3783 9210 3786 9209
$$
JLR637
WGUS83 KSGF 191433
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
833 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate affecting Pulaski
County.
For the Big Piney River...including Fort Leonard Wood East Gate...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1115 PM CST.
&&
MOC169-200515-
/O.EXT.KSGF.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-211220T0504Z/
/BIGM7.1.ER.211219T0349Z.211219T1345Z.211219T2304Z.NO/
833 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, flood waters affect the lower TA 250
Training Area and Highway J east of Fort Wood East Gage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CST Sunday the stage was 10.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 AM CST Sunday was 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this afternoon and continue falling to 2.1 feet Friday
morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.4 feet on 04/27/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3788 9207 3787 9204 3782 9205 3781 9203
3777 9200 3767 9203 3767 9210 3777 9209
3783 9210 3786 9209
$$
DC468
WGUS83 KSGF 192122
FLSSGF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
322 PM CST Sun Dec 19 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Missouri...
Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate affecting Pulaski
County.
MOC169-192230-
/O.CAN.KSGF.FL.W.0082.000000T0000Z-211219T2122Z/
/BIGM7.1.ER.211219T0349Z.211219T1345Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
322 PM CST Sun Dec 19 2021
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 7.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.1 feet early
Friday afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 3788 9207 3787 9204 3782 9205 3781 9203
3777 9200 3767 9203 3767 9210 3777 9209
3783 9210 3786 9209
$$
SSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 6:10 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Douglas, Ozark, Taney | 5 hr |
| Dec 17, 6:42 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barry | 4 hr |
| Dec 17, 8:08 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Howell, Texas | 6 hr |
| Dec 17, 8:40 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | McDonald | 13 hr |
| Dec 17, 9:25 PM CST | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Shannon | 5 hr |
| Dec 17, 10:58 PM CST | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Stone, Taney | 22 hr |
| Dec 18, 2:00 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Howell, Oregon, Shannon, Texas | 19 hr |
| Dec 18, 3:10 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | SGF | Howell, Oregon, Ozark | 7 hr |
| Dec 18, 3:49 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | SGF | Barry, Christian, McDonald, Stone | 3 hr |
| Dec 18, 7:08 AM CST | River Flood Warning | SGF | Shannon | 13 hr |
| Dec 18, 7:08 AM CST | River Flood Warning | SGF | Shannon | 12 hr |
| Dec 18, 7:16 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Barry, Stone | 3 hr |
| Dec 18, 8:36 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Howell, Oregon | 12 hr |
| Dec 18, 9:54 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | Barry | 8 hr |
| Dec 18, 9:59 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | SGF | McDonald | 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.