Flood Warning Issued for Current River Near Powder Mill in Shannon County
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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 flood warning for Shannon County as the Current River is forecast to reach minor flood stage through Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Shannon County, 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 Shannon County, Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Springfield, MO, has issued a Flood Warning for the Current River near Powder Mill. The warning is in effect from late tonight through early tomorrow afternoon, March 6, 2026.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically impacts Shannon County in Missouri. The primary area of concern is the Current River near Powder Mill.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to drive through water-covered roadways and avoid the riverbanks in the affected area.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 3:45 PM CST on Thursday, the river stage was recorded at 5.2 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 8.0 feet, reaching a projected crest of 8.5 feet tomorrow morning.
Specific impacts include:
- At 8.0 feet: County Road 106-531, located south of the gage, begins to flood near the river.
Timeline
- Onset: The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight (approximately 2:15 AM CST, March 6).
- Crest: The river is forecast to reach its peak of 8.5 feet on Friday morning.
- Duration: Water levels are expected to fall below flood stage by late Friday morning. The official warning remains in effect until 1:00 PM CST on Friday, March 6.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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