Flash Flood Warning Issued for Butler, Carter, and Wayne Counties in Missouri

Source: NOAA · Southeastern Missouri

This alert is no longer in effect.

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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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for portions of southeastern Missouri until 12:45 PM CST Saturday as heavy thunderstorms move through the region.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Southeastern Missouri
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Paducah KY

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 Southeastern Missouri.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Butler County, southeastern Carter County, and southern Wayne County in southeastern Missouri. The warning is in effect until 12:45 PM CST on Saturday, March 7.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts several communities and landmarks in southeastern Missouri, including:

  • Greenville
  • Lake Wappapello State Park
  • Ellsinore
  • Williamsville
  • Hendrickson
  • Brush Arbor
  • Shook
  • Hunter
  • Grandin

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to take immediate precautions. The National Weather Service advises: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads." Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. Avoid low-lying areas and monitor local conditions closely.

Expected Conditions

At 6:38 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts in excess of 1 inch are possible. Expected hazards include flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning was issued at 6:38 AM CST and is scheduled to remain in effect until 12:45 PM CST Saturday. Flash flooding is either ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for portions of southeastern Missouri until 12:45 PM CST Saturday as heavy thunderstorms move through the region.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southeastern Missouri. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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