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Flash Flood Warning 71, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this flash flood warning at Jun 25, 2026, 5:31 PM CDT for 4 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 25, 2026, 5:31 PM CDT (22:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 25, 2026, 11:30 PM 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, Polk County, MO
The radar
The Springfield radar (KSGF), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:31 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
Springfield, MO (KSGF), launched 12:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 71 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 499 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -126 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 887 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 26 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 50 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
The text
As transmitted.
060
WGUS53 KSGF 252231
FFWSGF
MOC011-039-057-167-260430-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FF.W.0071.260625T2231Z-260626T0430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
531 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Barton County in southwestern Missouri...
Southern Cedar County in southwestern Missouri...
Northern Dade County in southwestern Missouri...
West Central Polk County in southwestern Missouri...
* Until 1130 PM CDT.
* At 531 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 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...
Stockton, Greenfield, Lockwood, Golden City, Fair Play, Jerico
Springs, Arcola, Umber View Heights, Cane Hill, Neola, Wagoner,
Bona, Masters, Cedarville, Bearcreek, Arnica, Sylvania, Dunnegan,
Stockton Lake and Stockton State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3763 9407 3783 9364 3763 9344 3747 9374
3741 9387 3736 9401 3736 9416
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
tg1 follow-up statement
455
WGUS73 KSGF 260420
FFSSGF
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1120 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
MOC011-039-057-167-260430-
/O.EXP.KSGF.FF.W.0071.000000T0000Z-260626T0430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Barton MO-Cedar MO-Dade MO-Polk MO-
1120 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1130 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BARTON, SOUTHERN CEDAR, NORTHERN DADE AND WEST CENTRAL
POLK COUNTIES...
Flood waters have receded. Please continue to heed remaining road
closures.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT Friday for portions
of southeast Kansas and Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3763 9407 3783 9364 3763 9344 3747 9374
3741 9387 3736 9401 3736 9416
$$
PCWhat 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 25, 1:44 PM CDT, 3 hours 47 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Marginal (Level 1 of 5) to Slight (Level 2 of 5) Risk for severe thunderstorms today. Damaging wind gusts 60-70 mph and quarter- sized hail will be the main risks, with a lower-end risk of a tornado or two, primarily west of I-49.
- A Flood Watch is in effect from now until 7 AM Friday. Bands of 2 to 4" with locally higher amounts to 7" within these heavy bands.
- Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms on Friday. The primary hazard would be localized damaging wind gusts up to 60mph.
- Hotter conditions are then expected to occur across the area Sunday into next week as highs warm into the 90s.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 25, 1:44 PM CDT, 3 hours 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
144 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Marginal (Level 1 of 5) to Slight (Level 2 of 5) Risk for
severe thunderstorms today. Damaging wind gusts 60-70 mph and
quarter- sized hail will be the main risks, with a lower-end
risk of a tornado or two, primarily west of I-49.
- A Flood Watch is in effect from now until 7 AM Friday. Bands
of 2 to 4" with locally higher amounts to 7" within these
heavy bands.
- Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms on
Friday. The primary hazard would be localized damaging wind
gusts up to 60mph.
- Hotter conditions are then expected to occur across the area
Sunday into next week as highs warm into the 90s.
&&
.SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
Issued at 1245 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
Pulse-type thunderstorms have started to pop up over
southwestern MO this afternoon in a corridor of instability that
lies along and south of Hwy 60. These thunderstorms have had
lightning with them as well as brief heavy rainfall. These
little storms are just the appetizer for our bigger event later
today. An MCS complex has been slowly working its way through
Kansas today. This will continue into our area and bring a round
of severe weather and flooding concerns. The main threat with
this system is flooding and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph.
There is a low-end chance for a tornado or two to occur with
this system, but it'll depend on if the shear and instability
can line up just right. So far, the shear hasn't been too
impressive (0-1 km bulk shear of 15-25kts) and doesn't start
ramping up until the low-level jet gets going later tonight (0-1
km bulk shear of 25-35 kts) after sunset. However, our
instability is sufficient with 3000-4000 J/kg of MUCAPE. The
bulk of the system will move through in the next couple of hours
and persist through the evening. Then, a stalled front sets up
over southern MO and allows the storms to train over the same
area as the low-level jet interacts with the frontal boundary.
SPC has already put out a discussion this afternoon with a 60%
chance for a watch at least for our western CWA at some point
this afternoon. WPC has put out a discussion regarding the
rainfall totals incoming with this system. We could see intense
rainfall rates of 1.5-2.5"/hr with widespread rainfall totals of
2-4" with localized amounts up to 7". This will be especially
impactful to SE KS and west-central MO where the Moderate risk
(3/4) for flash flooding will occur today. We want to stress
that this could be an overnight flooding situation as this
activity will continue through the night. A few rivers in the
area are forecast to reach moderate stage by Friday morning as
well. Turn around don't drown, and please do not drive through
flooded roadways especially at night!
&&
.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1245 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
A weather pattern change is expected heading into the weekend
throughout the beginning of next week. An upper-level ridge is
currently building over the CONUS area associated with a high
pressure system centered over south-central Missouri. This
ridging pattern is going to push 850mb temperatures into the mid
to high 20s C; excessive heat is expected going into early next
week. Heat indicies are forecasted to reach high 90s F to 100 F
with localized areas reaching to the low 100s F within the
area. This will cause for a major risk of heat-related impacts
(3/4) with some areas in central Missouri having extreme (4/4)
heat-related impacts going into the beginning of July. For the
expected heat-related impacts, remember to remain hydrated and
be able to have access to air conditioned indoors.
Heading into next week, the WPC has a likely chance (70-80%) for
above average temperatures for the first week of July (average
temperatures 87-89 F), and into the holiday weekend. Models suggest
consistency with this persistent heat forecast as the upper-
level ridge remains above the area. Dry weather conditions will
pair with this expected heat wave with no precipitation in the
forecast going into next week due to lack of atmospheric
moisture for the beggining of July.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1225 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
VFR for the next couple of hours until thunderstorms become more
scattered. Severe weather may occur this afternoon and evening
with the main threat being 60 mph winds and heavy rainfall. This
thunderstorm complex will move in this evening and sit over the
area through the night. Heavy rain could drop ceilings to MVFR
at times. Break in the rain returns Friday morning and then
afternoon convection returns across the area. Winds will be out
of the south-southwest through the period and will be the
strongest on Friday morning gusting near 20 kts.
&&
.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Flood Watch through Friday morning for KSZ073-097-101.
MO...Flood Watch through Friday morning for MOZ055>058-066>071-
077>083-088>098-101>106.
&&
SHORT TERM...Soria
LONG TERM...Soria/Ventimiglia
AVIATION...SoriaHazardous weather outlook, Jun 25, 2:31 PM CDT, 3 hours before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Springfield MO 231 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-261945- 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- 231 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Weather hazards expected... Slight tornado risk. Slight hail risk. Enhanced thunderstorm wind damage risk. Elevated lightning risk. Significant excessive rainfall risk DISCUSSION... Marginal (Level 1 of 5) to Slight (Level 2 of 5) Risk for severe thunderstorms today. Damaging wind gusts 60-70 mph and quarter- sized hail will be the main risks, with a lower-end risk of a tornado or two, primarily west of I-49. A Flood Watch is in effect from now until 7 AM Friday. Bands of 2 to 4" with locally higher amounts to 7" within these heavy bands. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms on Friday. The primary hazard would be localized damaging wind gusts up to 60mph. Warm temperatures return to start next week with highs in the lower 90s and heat index values in the lower 100s. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed tonight for southeast Kansas and southern Missouri. && 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 Soria
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jun 25, 4:44 PM CDT, 47 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
444 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0408 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NNE Pleasant Hope 37.48N 93.27W
06/25/2026 Polk MO Emergency Mngr
Trees down on H highway just north of
Pleasant Hope.
&&
MBLocal storm report, Jun 25, 5:02 PM CDT, 29 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
502 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0449 PM Flash Flood 1 W Ebenezer 37.34N 93.33W
06/25/2026 Greene MO Dept of Highways
Water over the roadway has closed southbound
state highway 13.
&&
MBLocal storm report, Jun 25, 5:06 PM CDT, 25 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
506 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0504 PM Flash Flood 1 ENE Ash Grove 37.32N 93.57W
06/25/2026 Greene MO 911 Call Center
Water starting to flood over the roadway on
east side of Ash Grove city limits.
&&
MBLocal storm report, Jun 25, 5:22 PM CDT, 9 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
522 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0520 PM Flash Flood Ash Grove 37.32N 93.58W
06/25/2026 Greene MO 911 Call Center
MODOT en route to close the Calhoun and
Boone street area in Ash Grove due to
flooding. One foot water over the road.
&&
MBLocal storm report, Jun 25, 5:24 PM CDT, 7 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
524 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0516 PM Flash Flood 4 N Ebenezer 37.39N 93.31W
06/25/2026 Greene MO 911 Call Center
Water over the road at Farm Road 141 and
State Highway CC.
&&
MBLocal storm report, Jun 25, 5:27 PM CDT, 4 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
527 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0516 PM Flash Flood 2 W Fair Grove 37.39N 93.18W
06/25/2026 Greene MO 911 Call Center
Water over the road on State Highway CC near
Farm Road 193.
&&
MBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 9:25 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | SGF | Vernon | 11 hr |
| Jun 25, 9:25 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | SGF | Vernon | 11 hr |
| Jun 25, 9:25 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | SGF | St. Clair | 23 hr |
| Jun 25, 9:25 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Cedar | 67 hr |
| Jun 25, 2:17 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Jasper | 28 min |
| Jun 25, 2:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Christian | 34 min |
| Jun 25, 3:15 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Jasper | 49 hr |
| Jun 25, 3:17 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Jasper | 58 hr |
| Jun 25, 3:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Barton, Cedar, Vernon | 43 min |
| Jun 25, 3:55 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Wright | 35 min |
| Jun 25, 3:58 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Greene | 32 min |
| Jun 25, 3:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Dade | 31 min |
| Jun 25, 4:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Dallas, Greene, Polk | 52 min |
| Jun 25, 4:40 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Cedar, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Hickory, Lawrence and 1 more | 50 min |
| Jun 25, 4:55 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SGF | Dent | 6 hr |
| Jun 25, 5:07 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk | 6 hr |
| Jun 25, 5:54 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Barry, Christian, Stone | 6 hr |
| Jun 25, 6:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Taney | 35 min |
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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.