Flash Flood Warning Issued for Ozark and Taney Counties, MO
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NWS Springfield MO has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southern Ozark County and southeastern Taney County until 8:00 AM CDT June 22.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Missouri
- Issued
- July 31, 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 3 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Missouri.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Springfield MO. Effective from June 22 at 2:51 AM CDT until June 22 at 8:00 AM CDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Southern Ozark County and southeastern Taney County in southwestern Missouri. Specific locations include Gainesville, Bakersfield, Kissee Mills, Theodosia, Pontiac, Sundown, Isabella, Long Run, Protem, Rueter, Hardenville, Tecumseh, Udall, Bull Shoals Lake, Lake Taneycomo and Norfork Lake. Low water crossings mentioned: Possum Walk Creek at Highway T, Wolf Creek at Highway 125, Little North Fork at Haskins Ford Road, Pond Fork at County Road 883 and Lick Creek at County Road 528.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
At 2:51 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
Alert effective June 22 at 2:51 AM CDT. Expires and ends June 22 at 8:00 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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