Flood Warning Issued for Camden, Dallas, and Hickory Counties in Missouri

Source: NOAA · Central and Southwest Missouri

This alert is no longer in effect.

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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A Flood Warning is in effect for Camden, Dallas, and Hickory counties in Missouri until 1:00 PM CDT on April 16, due to flooding from heavy rainfall.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Central and Southwest Missouri
Issued
April 16, 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 Central and Southwest Missouri.

Flood Warning in Missouri

Alert Details

A Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Springfield MO. This alert is effective from April 16 at 12:16 AM CDT until April 16 at 1:00 PM CDT.

Affected Areas

The warning affects portions of central and southwest Missouri, specifically Camden, Dallas, and Hickory counties. This includes locations such as Buffalo, Urbana, Macks Creek, Louisburg, Tunas, Branch, Leadmine, Pumpkin Center, and Plad.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Expected Conditions

Flooding from heavy rainfall that occurred Wednesday evening will continue. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen, leading to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, including specific low-water crossings.

Timeline

The alert is effective from April 16 at 12:16 AM CDT and will expire on April 16 at 1:00 PM CDT.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Flood Warning is in effect for Camden, Dallas, and Hickory counties in Missouri until 1:00 PM CDT on April 16, due to flooding from heavy rainfall.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Central and Southwest Missouri. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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