Flash Flood Warning Issued for McDonald and Newton Counties in Southwest 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 McDonald and western Newton counties until 5:30 AM CST Saturday as heavy rain impacts the region.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest 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 Southwest Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of southwestern Missouri. The alert was issued at 11:25 PM CST on March 6 and is effective until 5:30 AM CST on Saturday, March 7.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in southwestern Missouri:
- McDonald County
- Western Newton County
Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Neosho, Pineville, Seneca, Anderson, Noel, Goodman, South West City, Lanagan, Dodge, Cayuga, Tiff City, Racine, and Big Sugar Creek State Park.
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 deaths occur in vehicles.
- Exercise night caution: Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
- Avoid low-lying areas: Stay away from small creeks, streams, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage areas where flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Expected Conditions
At 11:25 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The following conditions are reported:
- Rainfall Totals: Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen.
- Additional Rainfall: Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.
- Hazards: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.
Timeline
- Alert Issued: March 6 at 11:25 PM CST
- Alert Expiration: March 7 at 5:30 AM CST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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