Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 26 at 3:52PM CDT until August 26 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Howell County in south central Missouri...
* WHEN...Until 645 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 351 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding
in West Plains. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- This includes the following low water crossings...
Howell Creek at County Road 9790. Additional rainfall amounts of
1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain
will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
West Plains.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Howell, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov