Flash Flood Warning Issued for Barton and Dade Counties in Southwestern Missouri
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Barton and Dade counties until 4:45 AM Saturday following heavy rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Missouri
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Springfield MO
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Barton County and northwestern Dade County in southwestern Missouri. The alert was issued after Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions in southwestern Missouri:
- Southeastern Barton County
- Northwestern Dade County
Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Greenfield, Lockwood, Golden City, Arcola, Sylvania, Meinert, Cedarville, Neola, Kenoma, Bona, and Stockton Lake.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. Drivers should be especially cautious at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of rising water. Avoid poor drainage areas and low-lying spots.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, between 1 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The primary hazards include the flooding of small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 10:41 PM CST, Friday, March 6. The warning is currently set to expire at 4:45 AM CST on Saturday, March 7.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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