Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central and Southwestern Missouri Through Saturday Morning
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for several Missouri counties until 6:00 AM CST Saturday as thunderstorms produce heavy rainfall and ongoing flooding.
What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NOAA on March 13, 2026 and geographically references Central and Southwestern Missouri. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Springfield MO has issued a Flash Flood Warning (FFWSGF) for portions of central and southwestern Missouri. The alert was issued at 11:55 PM CST on March 6 and remains in effect until 6:00 AM CST on Saturday, March 7.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Central Missouri: Southeastern Camden County.
- Southwestern Missouri: Southeastern Cedar, Eastern Dade, Northern Dallas, Northwestern Greene, Southeastern Jasper, Northwestern Laclede, Northwestern Lawrence, and Polk County.
Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include Bolivar, Buffalo, Greenfield, Ash Grove, Sarcoxie, Miller, Walnut Grove, Fair Play, Morrisville, Everton, Polk, Fidelity, Dadeville, Stotts City, Halfway, Bennett Springs, Avilla, Louisburg, La Russell, Reeds, South Greenfield, Aldrich, Eudora, Brighton, Masters, Bearcreek, Goodson, Cane Hill, Foose, Pumpkin Center, Pennsboro, Plad, Tunas, Windyville, Leadmine, Red Oak, Dudenville, Maple Grove, Eldridge, and Decaturville.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warned area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Many flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Stay Alert: Be aware of your surroundings and avoid low-lying areas where water may rise rapidly.
- Avoid Hazards: Stay away from small creeks, streams, and urban underpasses which are prone to rapid flooding.
Expected Conditions
According to Doppler radar, thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the region. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen, and additional rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are possible. The primary hazard is flash flooding caused by thunderstorms, which is either currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Impacts include the flooding of small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other poor drainage or low-lying areas.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 AM CST on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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