Another cycle of overnight and early morning storms complexes with scattered afternoon storms resumed across the region during the June 21-24 period. Flash flooding and severe storms occurred each day with this activity.
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Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS SGF wrote it up.
Another cycle of overnight and early morning storms complexes with scattered afternoon storms resumed across the region during the June 21-24 period. Flash flooding and severe storms occurred each day with this activity. There was a Flash Flood Emergency issued for McDonald and Newton Counties on the morning of the 23rd as much as four to six inches fell on already saturated areas. One fatality occurred in McDonald County in the town of Anderson, as a home was washed away along Beaver Branch, a tributary to Indian Creek. This was the first flood fatality in a permanent home in the Springfield WFO, CWA history (since 1994).
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jun 21, 5:02 AM CST, 5 hours 40 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Springfield MO 602 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019 .SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight) Issued at 336 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019 Another very difficult forecast with significant model disagreement with the evolution of several MCSs moving through the region. A couple MCSs are rolling across southern NE and northern KS early this morning. The southern end of this activity may clip the northeastern CWA this morning or early afternoon as the complex turns southeast. There remains considerable model variability with the progression of this convection. Attention then turns to this to this afternoon and evening as any outflow from the earlier MCS may trigger some isolated to scattered thunderstorms over the northeastern CWA. The strongly capped environment will limit development, but if any convection can get going it will tap into a highly unstable environment. Therefore, large hail and damaging winds are a threat that will have to be watched based on evolution of the morning MCS. Expecting highs around 90 today, with some low 90s (92-93). Greatest potential for an upset to this expectation is the unknown of convection over the northeast. Dew points will top out at 72-77 degrees, greatest west of Highway 65. Resulting heat indices range from around 100 to 105. May need at heat advisory over portions of the western CWA if higher than expected heat indices occur. Southerly winds will gust to 20-35 mph today, strongest over the west. The forecast for tonight is, unfortunately, no easier. Wide spread in model guidance showing evolution of another series of MCSs makes for limited confidence. A couple CAMs (NAM-Nest and WRF-NMM) have an MCS diving south across the CWA late tonight into Sat morning while others show storms brushing the north and east CWA, and even others keeping convection well north. Thinking the solutions bringing the MCS across the area not the way to go, so weighted the forecast on the dry side. .LONG TERM...(Saturday through Thursday) Issued at 336 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019 Saturday looks dry for the most part (as long as the Fri night MCS activity stays out of the area). It will again be a hot day with highs around 90 and heat indices around 100. The shifting of the upper trough to the east later this weekend into early next work week will result in greater shower and thunderstorm chances and coverage Sat night into Sun and another round Sun night into Mon morning. Flooding will be a concern depending on how convection lines up, especially given recent rainfall and elevated river levels across portions of the area. Temps will be cooler with the precip across the area. A building upper ridge more typical of summer builds in mid to late next week. Could see some isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms, but no widespread rain is expected. Highs will generally be in the 80s. && .AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday morning) Issued at 601 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019 Main concerns this period is gusty southerly winds today and LLWS tonight. && .SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MO...NONE. KS...NONE. && SHORT TERM...Titus LONG TERM...Titus AVIATION...Titus
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Springfield MO 907 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019 KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-221415- 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- 907 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Weather hazards expected... Limited hail risk. Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk. Limited flooding risk. Limited lightning risk. Elevated excessive heat risk. Limited non thunderstorm wind risk. DISCUSSION... A cluster of thunderstorms will likely track east and southeast into northern and northeastern portions of the outlook area this morning into the early afternoon hours. Damaging straight line winds, hail up to the size of half dollars, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall will be possible. This will include a risk for isolated flash flooding. Heat index values today will be in the upper 90s to 105 degrees. Southerly wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph can also be expected on Friday across western Missouri and southeastern Kansas. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Heat index values on Saturday afternoon will be around 100 degrees. Additional showers and storms will again return to the area from Saturday night into Monday. Some strong to severe storms and heavy rainfall will be possible along with at least a limited risk for flooding. Limited chances for thunderstorms will then continue into next Monday and Tuesday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed in the next three hours for portions of central Missouri, mainly north of an Appleton City to Rolla line. && More detailed information can be accessed at: http://www.weather.gov/sgf/sitrep This product in graphical format...along with other weather... hydrological and climate information...at http://www.weather.gov/sgf Raberding
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
941 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019
MOZ055>057-211530-
Benton MO-Miller MO-Morgan MO-
941 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BENTON...NORTHERN MILLER AND
MORGAN COUNTIES UNTIL 1030 AM CDT...
At 940 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Jamestown to near Urich. Movement was east
at 45 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Truman State Park... Truman Lake...
Lake of The Ozarks... Eldon...
Versailles... Warsaw...
Lincoln... Cole Camp...
Stover... Barnett...
Syracuse... Gravois Mills...
Olean... Palo Pinto...
Etterville... Lakeview Heights...
Florence... Brandon...
Crockerville... Zora...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
If on or near Truman Lake and Lake of the Ozarks, get out of the
water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can
strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to
safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
&&
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for
central Missouri.
LAT...LON 3868 9284 3860 9284 3844 9264 3843 9241
3834 9240 3834 9229 3833 9225 3834 9220
3832 9219 3823 9352 3851 9351 3851 9330
3854 9329 3853 9307 3869 9306
TIME...MOT...LOC 1440Z 275DEG 40KT 3870 9250 3852 9398
SchaumannSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1044 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019
KSZ073-MOZ066-211630-
Bourbon KS-Vernon MO-
1044 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN BOURBON AND NORTHWESTERN
VERNON COUNTIES UNTIL 1130 AM CDT...
At 1043 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Kingsville to 7 miles southeast of Parker
to near Le Roy. Movement was southeast at 40 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Bronson... Uniontown...
Fulton... Redfield...
Richards... Mapleton...
Metz... Stotesbury...
Hammond... Devon...
Harding... Xenia...
This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 104 and 106.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for
southeastern Kansas...and west central Missouri.
LAT...LON 3804 9508 3804 9461 3806 9461 3805 9433
3792 9449 3777 9508
TIME...MOT...LOC 1543Z 309DEG 36KT 3877 9406 3824 9493 3805 9558
SchaumannThe Pleasant Hill radar (KEAX), 97 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 16:43 UTC.
14 flash flood, 9 thunderstorm wind, 9 heavy rain, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
A county firefighter reported moderate damage occurred to a 20 x 40 foot building.
Large tree limbs downed near Crabtree Cove Camping Park.
Large tree limbs were reported down.
A tree fell and blocked a roadway on 240th Road northeast of Pleasant Hope.
Several reports of limbs down and objects blown around were received around the town of Salem. Reports were received via social media.
Quarter sized hail lasted for several minutes in Strafford.
A few power lines were reported down.
A large tree and many limbs were reported down in the Goodhope area.
Multiple large tree limbs were downed north of Eminence along Highway D and Highway 19.
A trained spotter in Rocky Comfort measured 4.00 inches of rainfall.
The public measured 5.03 inches of rainfall since midnight.
The public reported 3.15 inches of rain since midnight. They indicated that several creeks and streams were out of their banks.
A Coop Observer measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 6.13 inches.
A Coop Observer measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 3.14 inches.
A CoCoRaHS Observer measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 3.68 inches.
A CoCoRaHS Observer measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 3.94 inches.
A CoCoRaHS Observer measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 3.96 inches.
A CoCoRaHS Observer measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 3.35 inches.
Highway 86 near East Newton High School was closed due to flooding.
Multiple swift water rescues were performed near the Stella and Fairview areas, along Highways AA, HH, and D.
Excessive heavy rainfall caused rapid rises to occur on the Beaver Branch and Indian Creek. A home along Beaver Branch was swept off its foundation and washed downstream. An elderly woman in the home was unable to escape and perished in the flood waters. A bridge on Main Street received significant damage from rapidly moving high water where Beaver Branch flows through the middle of town. Significant damage occurred to a building in the vicinity of the bridge. Numerous evacuations were performed by emergency crews from homes, apartments and businesses. Around 80 homes and businesses received water damage as water several inches deep entered the structures. Some structures had as much as 3 feet of water in them. The dollar damage amount is a summary for all damages in McDonald County for this event.
Several post on social media showed flooding in downtown Seneca with water entering some businesses. The dollar damage amount is a summary for all damages in Newton County for this event.
Kelly Creek was out of its banks on Broadway Street with localized flooding on US 60 and Kyler Street in Monett.
Clear Creek was flooded over the roadway on South Elm Street in Pierce City.
Multiple homes were evacuated on the east side of Neosho, along Hickory Creek in the Riverside Drive, and Strafford Drive areas.
Flash flooding was reported in Exeter along Farm Road 1075. The report was received via social media.
The low water crossing flooded near the Roaring River Fish Hatchery. In addition, Camp Grounds 2 and 3 were evacuated at Roaring River Sate Park due to flash flooding.
Several reports of tops of trees broken off in many yards. Power lines were downed. Wendys and Hardees lost signage or parts of signage. Large healthy limbs were down from high winds.
Fast running water up to 6 inches deep was running over the road Highway 86 south of Reddings Mill and north of Racine. The report was received via social media.
Highway KK was flooded and impassable at Big Sugar Creek.
Big Sugar Creek was flowing out of its banks across Highway 90 in multiple locations. Water was at least 7 inches deep on the road surface.
Catalpa Road was impassable at Big Sugar Creek. Water was in excess of 8 inches deep.
The low water bridge on West Mountain Road near The Branded K venue was covered by at least 12 inches of fast moving water and was impassable.
As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood, McDonald | 2019-06-23 | 64 | Female | Permanent Home | Direct |
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Missouri in 2019Every state in 2019This day in weather historyWarnings in Missouri, June 2019
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 835129, 835130, 835132, 835133, 835134, 835103, 835135, 835136, 835137, 835120, 835121, 835122, 835123, 835124, 835125, 835126, 835127, 835128, 835159, 835160, 835231, 835161, 835148, 835151, 835155, 835156, 835157, 835138, 835158, 835227, 835228, 835229, 835230.