Flood Warning Issued for Big Piney River in Pulaski County, Missouri
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Big Piney River below Fort Leonard Wood, with minor flooding expected through Friday morning.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Springfield, MO, has issued a Flood Warning for the Big Piney River below Fort Leonard Wood - East Gate. The alert was issued on the afternoon of March 5 and remains in effect until early Friday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Pulaski County in Missouri. The primary area of concern is the Big Piney River, particularly the section below Fort Leonard Wood - East Gate.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. The National Weather Service emphasizes that many flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Individuals should avoid flooded areas and monitor local weather updates. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the Big Piney River. As of 2:00 PM CST on Thursday, the river stage was recorded at 7.0 feet, with bankfull stage at 8.0 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 8.0 feet late this evening, reaching a projected crest of 8.1 feet shortly after midnight. It is then expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow morning.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective from late Thursday evening through 6:00 AM CST on Friday, March 6. The river is forecast to fall back below flood stage early Friday morning. The next official statement from the NWS is scheduled for Friday morning at 6:00 AM CST.
Source: NOAA Official Notice