Flash Flood Warning Issued for Dallas County, Missouri
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NOAA issued it on April 16, 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 northern Dallas County in southwestern Missouri, effective until 1:15 AM CDT on April 16, 2026, due to heavy rain causing potential flash flooding.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Dallas County, Missouri
- Issued
- April 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS National Office
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 Dallas County, Missouri.
Flash Flood Warning in Dallas County
Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Springfield, MO. It is effective from 7:56 PM CDT on April 15, 2026, until 1:15 AM CDT on April 16, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects northern Dallas County in southwestern Missouri, including the locations of Urbana, Louisburg, Tunas, Pumpkin Center, and Leadmine. It also includes low water crossings such as Cahoochie Creek at Highway BB, Lindley Creek at Mathis Road, and Little Niangua River at Highway E.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drive through flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
Thunderstorms are producing heavy rain, with 1 to 3 inches already fallen and up to an additional 1 inch possible. This will cause flash flooding in small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 7:56 PM CDT on April 15, 2026, and will end at 1:15 AM CDT on April 16, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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