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Flash Flood Warning 73, NWS Springfield, MO
NWS Springfield, MO issued this flash flood warning at Jun 25, 2026, 8:40 PM CDT for Cherokee County, Crawford County, Kansas. 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, 8:40 PM CDT (01:40 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 AM CDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Springfield, MO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Cherokee County, KS, Crawford County, KS
The radar
The Tulsa radar (KINX), 147 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:39 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 00:00Z, 1.7 hours before the alert went out and 126 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
- 519 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -69 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 786 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 144 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 455 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.6
- Supercell composite
- 5.7
The text
As transmitted.
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WGUS53 KSGF 260140
FFWSGF
KSC021-037-260745-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
840 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas...
Southern Crawford County in southeastern Kansas...
* Until 245 AM CDT Friday.
* At 840 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 1
hour. 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...
Girard, Arma, Cherokee, Mccune, Walnut, West Mineral, Roseland,
Greenbush, Beulah, Brazilton, Carona, Ringo and Polk.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3734 9508 3738 9508 3738 9509 3740 9509
3744 9509 3746 9509 3749 9509 3750 9509
3751 9509 3756 9509 3759 9509 3762 9509
3754 9470 3727 9484 3729 9508 3733 9508
3734 9507
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1.5-3 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
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, 5:39 PM CDT, 3 hours 1 minute 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, 5:39 PM CDT, 3 hours 1 minute before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
539 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 THURSDAY/...
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 /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 540 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
Bands of thunderstorms are moving across the region early this
evening and will continue at times through a lot of the TAF
period. There will be breaks between rounds of rain at times but
more showers and storms will develop and move back into the
area at times. Coverage will be greatest this evening into
tonight and may be more scattered in nature on Friday. MVFR to
IFR conditions will occur with the storms, as visibilities drop
in very heavy rainfall. Winds will generally be west to south
outside of the storms but will be gusty at times and could be
more northerly winds outflow from storms.
&&
.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Flood Watch through Friday evening for KSZ073-097-101.
MO...Flood Watch through Friday evening for MOZ055>058-066>071-
077>083-088>098-101>106.
&&
SHORT TERM...Soria
LONG TERM...Soria
AVIATION...WiseHazardous weather outlook, Jun 25, 8:27 PM CDT, 13 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Springfield MO 827 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-270130- 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- 827 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Weather hazards expected... Marginal tornado risk. Marginal hail risk. Slight 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 tonight. Damaging wind gusts to 60 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 PM 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 Schaumann
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jun 25, 7:18 PM CDT, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
718 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0712 PM Flash Flood 2 NNW Bois d'Arc 37.28N 93.52W
06/25/2026 Greene MO 911 Call Center
Water rescue with vehicle in water on farm
road 61.
&&
MBLocal storm report, Jun 25, 7:31 PM CDT, 1 hour 9 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
731 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0724 PM Flash Flood 2 N Bois d'Arc 37.28N 93.50W
06/25/2026 Greene MO Dept of Highways
State Highway UU and Farm Road 94 area has
water over the road.
&&
MBLocal storm report, Jun 25, 7:45 PM CDT, 55 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
745 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0738 PM Flash Flood 1 WSW Eudora 37.48N 93.56W
06/25/2026 Polk MO Dept of Highways
State Highway W is closed due to flooding.
&&
MBSpecial weather statement, Jun 25, 8:03 PM CDT, 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
803 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
KSZ097-101-260200-
Cherokee KS-Crawford KS-
803 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CHEROKEE AND
SOUTHWESTERN CRAWFORD COUNTIES THROUGH 900 PM CDT...
At 802 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
St. Paul, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Girard, Cherokee, Weir, Scammon, Mccune, West Mineral,
Roseland, Beulah, Greenbush, Carona, Skidmore, Brazilton, and
Stippville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3756 9508 3757 9477 3716 9478 3729 9508
3738 9507 3739 9509 3748 9509
TIME...MOT...LOC 0102Z 277DEG 19KT 3746 9513
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
WiseLocal storm report, Jun 25, 8:30 PM CDT, 10 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
830 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0630 PM Flash Flood Ash Grove 37.32N 93.59W
06/25/2026 Greene MO Emergency Mngr
Between 6 and 8 inches of flood water
entered an apartment complex on Exchange
street in Ash Grove. The parking lot was
flooded and nearly inaccessible.
&&
MBLocal storm report, Jun 25, 8:31 PM CDT, 9 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Springfield MO
831 PM CDT Thu Jun 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0828 PM Hail 4 N Mccune 37.41N 95.02W
06/25/2026 M0.88 Inch Crawford KS Emergency Mngr
Nickel size hail reported north of McCune.
&&
MBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Springfield, MO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 8:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Crawford | 57 min |
| Jun 25, 8:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cherokee, Crawford | 52 min |
| Jun 25, 8:33 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Bourbon | 36 hr |
| Jun 25, 8:40 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | SGF | Bourbon | 30 hr |
| Jun 25, 8:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cherokee, Crawford | 42 min |
| Jun 25, 9:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cherokee | 49 min |
| Jun 25, 9:35 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cherokee | 55 min |
| Jun 25, 9:43 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Cherokee, Crawford | 5 hr |
| Jun 26, 2:32 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | SGF | Cherokee | 43 min |
| Jun 26, 2:38 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Cherokee, Crawford | 6 hr |
| Jun 26, 2:44 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | SGF | Cherokee, Crawford | 26 min |
| Jun 26, 5:58 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | SGF | Cherokee | 28 min |
| Jun 26, 6:26 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | SGF | Cherokee | 9 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.