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Flash Flood Warning 41, NWS Springfield, MO

June 8, 20267 counties in Missouri

NWS Springfield, MO issued this flash flood warning at Jun 8, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT for 7 counties in Missouri. It was in force for 6 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 8, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT (08:15 UTC)
Expired
Jun 8, 2026, 9:08 AM CDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Springfield, MO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Barton County, MO, Cedar County, MO, Dade County, MO, Hickory County, MO, Jasper County, MO, Polk County, MO, Vernon County, MO

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this flash flood warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Topeka, KS (KTOP), launched 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 210 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, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2026-06-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 691 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Topeka, KS at 00:00Z on 2026-06-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -32 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
691 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
605 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-32 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
49 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

376 
WGUS53 KSGF 080815
FFWSGF
MOC011-039-057-085-097-167-217-081415-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FF.W.0041.260608T0815Z-260608T1415Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
315 AM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  South Central Hickory County in central Missouri...
  Barton County in southwestern Missouri...
  Southern Cedar County in southwestern Missouri...
  Northern Dade County in southwestern Missouri...
  Northwestern Jasper County in southwestern Missouri...
  Polk County in southwestern Missouri...
  Southeastern Vernon County in west central Missouri...

* Until 915 AM CDT.

* At 315 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  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...
  Bolivar, Lamar, Stockton, Humansville, Golden City, Liberal, 
  Sheldon, Mulberry, Fair Play, Mindenmines, Pittsburg, Polk, 
  Nashville, Dadeville, Jerico Springs, Lamar Heights, Halfway, 
  Flemington, Aldrich, Irwin, Burgess, Arcola, Umber View Heights, 
  Milford, Cedarville, Neola, Wagoner, Sylvania, Cane Hill, Bona, 
  Masters, Bearcreek, Arnica, Kenoma, Dunnegan, Boston, Oakton, 
  Iantha, Verdella and Hannon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3760 9462 3787 9318 3758 9318 3728 9462

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

RN
1 follow-up statement
091 
WGUS73 KSGF 081408
FFSSGF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
908 AM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

MOC011-039-057-085-097-167-217-081418-
/O.CAN.KSGF.FF.W.0041.000000T0000Z-260608T1415Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Barton MO-Cedar MO-Dade MO-Hickory MO-Jasper MO-Polk MO-Vernon MO-
908 AM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL HICKORY, BARTON, SOUTHERN 
CEDAR, NORTHERN DADE, NORTHWESTERN JASPER, POLK AND SOUTHEASTERN 
VERNON COUNTIES HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLOOD WARNING...

&&

LAT...LON 3760 9462 3787 9318 3758 9318 3728 9462

$$

GH

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Springfield, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Jun 8, 1:01 AM CDT, 2 hours 14 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 8 AM this morning for extreme southwest Missouri and extreme southeast Kansas. Flash flooding remains the main threat, but a few instances of 60 mph wind gusts and spin-up tornadoes are possible.
  • Flood Watch in effect until 1 PM Monday for the entire area. Quick 2-3 inch per hour downpours will promote a flash flooding risk for areas that see repeated storms. Total rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches expected, with spotty amounts up to 5-7 inches possible.
  • Above normal temperatures and humidity next week will lead to Heat Index values in the mid-90s to lower 100s. First heat of the season and warm nighttime temperatures may heighten heat- related impacts.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 8, 1:01 AM CDT, 2 hours 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
101 AM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 8 AM this morning
  for extreme southwest Missouri and extreme southeast Kansas.
  Flash flooding remains the main threat, but a few instances of
  60 mph wind gusts and spin-up tornadoes are possible.

- Flood Watch in effect until 1 PM Monday for the entire area.
  Quick 2-3 inch per hour downpours will promote a flash
  flooding risk for areas that see repeated storms. Total
  rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches expected, with spotty amounts
  up to 5-7 inches possible.

- Above normal temperatures and humidity next week will lead to
  Heat Index values in the mid-90s to lower 100s. First heat of
  the season and warm nighttime temperatures may heighten heat-
  related impacts.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 235 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

Today will be a bit soggy for some folks with a Flood Watch in
effect from 1 PM today through 1 PM Monday for all the counties
in our CWA. Rain will continue to move in from the south due to
the incoming surface low pressure system. So far, the forecast
is on track for flash flooding concerns today and tomorrow. The
atmosphere is very tropical-like right now and is primed for a
heavy rainfall event. Our PWATs from the 12z sounding came in at
1.74" which matches our max for this time of year. What is a
bit different is how this flash flooding event may occur. As
mentioned in the previous discussion, this will not be a
widespread flash flooding event where everyone sees a ton of
rain at once. This will be like a tropical disturbance in that
the heaviest rain may fall in bands and may be localized to
certain areas. The latest HREF LPMM has wider footprint of 2-3"
of rain falling and a swatch of localized higher-end rainfall
totals near 7-10" over SE KS and far SW MO. Though, the 7-10"
outlier will be highly localized, so we'll stick to messaging
the upper end 5-7" amount. The storms that will be coming
through aren't necessarily slow moving, but may train over the
same areas multiple times through the rest of today and into
tomorrow. These storms are likely to be efficient rainfall
producers and contain 2-3"/hr rain rates. The CAMs are also
showing the potential for a backbuilding MCS tonight somewhere
near SE KS and SW MO. The MCS potential really gets going once
the LLJ kicks in overnight. This is likely the reason for the
higher rainfall totals over in that area.

There is a Slight risk (2/5) for severe weather today with
mostly a tornado/wind risk. This is why a small/short-fused
tornado watch has been issued until 7 PM tonight for counties
along Highway 65 where the environment for tornadoes is
maximized. This set up is messy, and these spin-ups will be very
quick and brief. Shear and instability are becoming more
favorable as the evening goes on and as the surface low moves
northeast. Showers and thunderstorms will continue through the
night with the tornado threat winding down as diurnal heating
decreases.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Issued at 235 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

High pressure starts to build in by Tuesday bringing us a period of
dry and hot weather. This is when our first heatwave of the year
will make its appearance. We will see heat indices reaching the
lower 100s across the area for Tuesday through Thursday. Highs
will be in the lower 90s with dewpoints in the 70s making it
feel hot and humid. The heat risk for this heatwave is between
Major and Extreme levels. This means that the heat will likely
affect anyone without effective cooling and or adequate
hydration. This is especially true with little to no overnight
relief. Though, by the end of the week we will have a cold front
move through and give us a break in the heat and bring us
another round of showers and thunderstorms.

There is the potential to see some severe storms with this frontal
passage as the CIPS/CSU severe probabilities highlight areas near
central MO. Though, the better severe set up may be to our north
over the Great Lakes region. Stay up to date with the latest
forecast as we get closer to the event. Either way, we'll see highs
about 10 degrees cooler in the 80s to end the week.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 100 AM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026

Current radar imagery depicts bands of showers and thunderstorms
developing over the KS/MO/OK/AR corner region. Guidance suggests
these should congeal to a more widespread system that have a
75-95% chance of impacting the TAF sites directly. These storms
would have heavy downpours, restricting visibility to below a
mile at times. Secondary threats include wind gusts up to 50 kts
if the storms can become a line.

Any chance of rain/storms should exit the sites by 17-19Z,
leaving mainly chaotic cloud layers with 10-15 kt southerly
winds, sometimes gusting up to 20 kts.

&&

.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Flood Watch through this afternoon for KSZ073-097-101.
MO...Flood Watch through this afternoon for MOZ055>058-066>071-
     077>083-088>098-101>106.

&&

SHORT TERM...Soria
LONG TERM...Soria
AVIATION...Price
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 7, 7:36 PM CDT, 7 hours 39 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
736 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-090045-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
736 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Slight tornado risk.
  Marginal thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Elevated lightning risk.
  Elevated excessive rainfall risk

DISCUSSION...

- The Tornado Watch for areas along and near Highway 65 has been
  extended until 9 PM.

- A Flood Watch is in effect until 1 PM Monday for the entire
  area. Quick 2 to 3 inch per hour downpours will promote a flash
  flooding risk for areas that see repeated storms. Total rainfall
  amounts of 1 to 3 inches expected, with spotty amounts up to 5
  to 7 inches possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

- Above normal temperatures and humidity the rest of the week will
  lead to Heat Index values in the mid-90s to lower 100s. First
  summer heat of the season and warm nighttime temperatures may
  heighten heat related impacts.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

 Spotter activation may be needed in southwest Missouri this
evening.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/dsspacket

This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf

Nelson

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jun 7, 9:23 PM CDT, 5 hours 52 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
923 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0922 PM     Rain             1 W Fordland            37.16N 92.96W
06/07/2026  M3.60 Inch       Webster            MO   Emergency Mngr

&&

REN
Local storm report, Jun 7, 9:41 PM CDT, 5 hours 34 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
941 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0940 PM     Flash Flood      Conway                  37.50N 92.83W
06/07/2026                   Laclede            MO   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Water over the road and surrounding a few
            houses.

&&

REN
Local storm report, Jun 7, 9:55 PM CDT, 5 hours 20 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
955 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0955 PM     Flash Flood      3 WNW Aurora Springs    38.33N 92.64W
06/07/2026                   Miller             MO   911 Call Center

            Intersection of highway Y and Z flooded and
            impassable.

&&

REN

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 7, 7:03 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFChristian27 min
Jun 7, 7:07 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFBarry, Christian, Greene, Lawrence, Stone6 hr
Jun 7, 7:11 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFGreene34 min
Jun 7, 7:30 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFChristian13 min
Jun 7, 7:32 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFHowell6 hr
Jun 7, 7:49 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFChristian, Greene, Webster41 min
Jun 7, 8:00 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFDallas, Webster45 min
Jun 7, 8:26 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFWebster49 min
Jun 7, 8:29 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFChristian, Greene, Stone, Webster6 hr
Jun 7, 8:29 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFDallas, Laclede, Webster, Wright46 min
Jun 7, 8:43 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFDallas, Greene, Polk, Webster6 hr
Jun 7, 8:43 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFChristian, Douglas, Webster, Wright47 min
Jun 7, 9:07 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFCamden, Dallas, Laclede, Pulaski, Webster, Wright38 min
Jun 7, 9:13 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFChristian, Douglas, Webster6 hr
Jun 7, 9:20 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFDouglas, Webster, Wright40 min
Jun 7, 9:22 PM CDTTornado WarningSGFWebster, Wright20 min
Jun 7, 9:23 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFCamden, Dallas, Laclede, Miller, Morgan6 hr
Jun 7, 9:46 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatSGFMiller, Morgan6 hr
Jun 8, 3:31 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFPolk44 min
Jun 8, 4:15 AM CDTTornado WarningSGFNewton45 min
Jun 8, 4:36 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFJasper, Newton6 hr
Jun 8, 4:39 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFMcDonald, Newton51 min
Jun 8, 4:58 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSGFPolk32 min
Jun 8, 5:01 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFJasper, Newton29 min
Jun 8, 5:28 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSGFMcDonald32 min
Jun 8, 5:29 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSGFBarry46 min
Jun 8, 5:40 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSGFWebster35 min
Jun 8, 5:57 AM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatSGFJasper, Newton6 hr
Jun 8, 5:57 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSGFWebster48 min
Jun 8, 6:01 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFBarry, Lawrence, Stone44 min
Jun 8, 6:27 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFBarry, Lawrence6 hr
Jun 8, 6:40 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFMcDonald34 min
Jun 8, 6:41 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFChristian, Stone, Taney49 min
Jun 8, 6:47 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSGFChristian43 min
Jun 8, 6:50 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSGFChristian55 min
Jun 8, 6:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFChristian48 min
Jun 8, 6:58 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFBarry, McDonald6 hr
Jun 8, 7:17 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningSGFChristian, Douglas, Greene, Webster29 min
Jun 8, 7:18 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFChristian, Greene6 hr
Jun 8, 7:20 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSGFTaney55 min
Jun 8, 7:34 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSGFDouglas56 min
Jun 8, 7:45 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFBarry, Christian, Greene, Stone, Taney6 hr
Jun 8, 7:48 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementSGFWebster42 min
Jun 8, 8:55 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningSGFJasper, Newton22 hr
Jun 8, 9:08 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningSGFBarton, Cedar, Dade, Hickory, Jasper, Polk6 hr
Jun 8, 9:16 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningSGFChristian, Douglas, Taney, Webster4 hr
Jun 8, 9:17 AM CDTRiver Flood WatchSGFVernon6 hr
Jun 8, 9:18 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySGFMaries, Miller, Phelps, Pulaski6 hr
Jun 8, 11:23 AM CDTHeat AdvisorySGFBarry, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian and 28 more32 hr
Jun 8, 11:56 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningSGFJasper, Newton3 hr
Jun 8, 12:32 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningSGFChristian, Stone6 hr
Jun 8, 12:59 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningSGFBarry, Lawrence, McDonald5 hr
Jun 8, 1:20 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningSGFBarry, Christian, Douglas, Greene, Stone, Taney and 1 more12 hr
Jun 8, 1:34 PM CDTFlood WatchSGFMiller, Morgan16 hr
Jun 8, 3:13 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisorySGFBarry, Barton, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton and 1 more7 hr
Jun 8, 3:24 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningSGFVernon5 days
Jun 8, 6:22 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningSGFCedar26 hr

Nearby

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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.