The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Flood Watch from 1 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, through Wednesday morning, September 24.
The watch covers portions of southeast Kansas, including Cherokee and Crawford counties, and areas of southern Missouri, including Barry, Christian, Douglas, Howell, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Stone, and Taney counties.
Forecasters warn that excessive rainfall could lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may also become hazardous or impassable.
Residents in at-risk areas are urged to monitor forecasts closely and be prepared to act if flooding develops. A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, and conditions may worsen quickly if heavy rainfall continues.
For more information on flood safety, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
Flood Watch issued September 22 at 1:49PM CDT until September 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE…Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following
counties, Cherokee and Crawford and Missouri, including the
following counties, Barry, Christian, Douglas, Howell, Jasper,
Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Stone and Taney.
* WHEN…From 1 AM CDT Tuesday through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
