Flood Warning Issued for Benton County, Missouri
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NOAA issued it on April 26, 2026, 3 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 Flood Warning is in effect for Benton County, Missouri, until 10:45 AM CDT on April 18, 2026, due to excessive rainfall causing flooding.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Missouri
- Issued
- April 26, 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 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Missouri.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Springfield MO. It is effective from 1:43 AM CDT on April 18, 2026, until 10:45 AM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Benton County in central Missouri, including specific locations such as Warsaw, Lincoln, Cole Camp, Edmonson, Whitakerville, Lakeview Heights, Hastain, Palo Pinto, Racket, Fristoe, Zora, Mora, Brandon, Crockerville, Truman Lake, Lake of The Ozarks, and Truman State Park.
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
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen, leading to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 1:43 AM CDT on April 18, 2026, and will expire at 10:45 AM CDT on April 18, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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