Severe thunderstorms swept through the Missouri Ozarks during the evening and overnight hours of June 7th and 8th. Several tornadoes occurred along with significant flash flooding.
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The episode as NWS SGF wrote it up.
Severe thunderstorms swept through the Missouri Ozarks during the evening and overnight hours of June 7th and 8th. Several tornadoes occurred along with significant flash flooding. Between 2 and 6 inches of rainfall fell over a short period of time across portions of southwest Missouri.
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 7, 2:09 PM CST, 2 hours 51 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
309 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Tornado Watch issued for areas along and near Highway 65 until
7 PM.
- Flood Watch in effect until 1 PM Monday 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.
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.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
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.
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.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1233 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026
Scattered thunderstorms will occur this afternoon and evening
and will bring heavy downpours to the area as well as MVFR
ceilings and lowered visibilities. There is also a lightning
risk with these storms through the period. Expect winds to
remain out of the south with gusts up to 20 knots.
&&
.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KS...Flood Watch through Monday afternoon for KSZ073-097-101.
MO...Flood Watch through Monday afternoon for MOZ055>058-066>071-
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&&
SHORT TERM...Soria
LONG TERM...Soria
AVIATION...SoriaHazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Springfield MO 404 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026 KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-082115- 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- 404 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. Slight hail risk. Marginal thunderstorm wind damage risk. Elevated lightning risk. Elevated excessive rainfall risk DISCUSSION... - Tornado Watch issued for areas along and near Highway 65 until 7 PM. - Flood Watch in effect until 1 PM Monday 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. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. - 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. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed tonight for the tornado watch area. && 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
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
507 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026
MOZ090-094-095-072230-
Greene MO-Lawrence MO-Christian MO-
507 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN...EASTERN
LAWRENCE AND SOUTHWESTERN GREENE COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM CDT...
At 506 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Marionville, or near Aurora, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Republic, Aurora, Mount Vernon, Marionville, Billings, Brookline,
Halltown, and Chesapeake.
This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 46 and 64, and near
mile marker 69.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.
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LAT...LON 3705 9383 3728 9377 3714 9337 3699 9356
3700 9361 3697 9361 3693 9366
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 222DEG 23KT 3706 9368
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
Camden/VentimigliaThe Springfield radar (KSGF), 147 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:02 UTC.
15 flash flood, 8 flood, 5 tornado, 3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Significant street flooding occurred in the city of West Plains. Numerous streets were closed due to flooding. A home was flooded, a vehicle was submerged and extensive flooding occurred at a Dollar General store.
A tornado occurred in southern Greene county. Tree debris from a EF0 tornado was visible along Farm Road 131 southeast of Battlefield, MO. Eyewitness account depicted the tornado as it crossed Plainview Road at James Road. Additionally, Sentinel 2 satellite data analysis revealed some tree damage just outside of the Rivercut Golf Course. Max winds were estimated at 70 mph with a width of 50 yards.
An NWS survey team confirmed a short, narrow path of tree damage consistent with an EF0 tornado between Spokane and Highlandville in Christian County. Additionally, Sentinel 2 satellite data analysis revealed tree damage at the start of the track near Camp Creek, southwest of Stoneshire Drive.
An NWS survey team concluded that a tornado developed just east of Sparta and moved to the northeast. A wide tract of uprooted trees and large tree limbs fell in a cyclonic pattern spanning the path which was coincident with a tornado debris signature.
Sentinel 2 satellite data analysis in conjunction with radar analysis revealed a brief EF0 tornado with estimated max winds of 70 mph occurred within a forested area southeast of Rogersville. An intermittent 50 yard wide and half-mile long path of tree damage was noted on satellite in the vicinity of a TDS on radar. It is noted that radar showed debris beginning to be lofted southwest of this track's start point, but no damage indicators via ground or satellite surveys were found.
State Highway U had water over the roadway.
A combination of NWS ground surveys and Sentinel-2 satellite analysis concluded that an EF1 tornado began within a forested area in far western Douglas County and tracked 8.9 miles, passing by Arden, and ending southeast of Tigris. Along the track, the tornado produced an intermittent path of extensive tree damage and caused roof damage to a couple outbuildings and pushed a manufactured home several feet. The tornado peaked with estimated winds of 100 mph and was 400 yards at its widest point.
Heavy rainfall caused water to go over State Highway J and State Highway CC in Conway. The water was surrounding a few houses.
Intersection of highway Y and Z was flooded and impassable.
State Highway Z was closed due to flooding.
There was a report of power poles either broken or downed in the Neosho area.
Thunderstorm winds downed a tree limb over wire in road.
Multiple roads were reported to be flooding in Neosho.
Route CC was closed due to flooding.
Two water rescues occurred at State Highway 86 and Douglas Fir Road.
Multiple homes were flooded and vehicles were stranded due to flooding at State Highway 43 and Five Mile Creek.
Report of a downed tree branch that resulted in damage to parked vehicles in Springfield.
Multiple reports of intersections flooded in the city of Springfield.
There were multiple reports of street flooding with water overflowing out of drainage ditches in the southern Springfield metro.
Lawrence County Road 1090 flooded just north of Lawrence 2210.
There were multiple reports of flooded roadways in the Ozark and Nixa areas.
Report of a water rescue at Sequiota Park for two cyclists. The cyclists were rescued.
There was a report of flash flooding and water rushing over the roadway in multiple locations along New Hope Road west of Fordland.
Water was over the Spring River bridge at Hoberg.
Report from Nixa Schools of flooded roadway on West Tracker Road near US Highway 160 in Nixa.
There was a water rescue at the low water crossing near Farm Road 1040 and Highway W.
Report with pictures of flooding that washed out a roadway and a culvert pipe on River Road east of Gateway. There was debris on the roadways as well from flood waters.
State Highway CC was closed due to flooding.
State Highway C was closed due to flooding.
State Highway V was closed in multiple locations due to flooding.
County Road 148 was closed due to flooding.
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