Flood Warning Issued for McDonald County, Missouri as Big Sugar Creek Rises
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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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A Flood Warning is in effect for McDonald County, Missouri, until 3:45 PM CST today as Big Sugar Creek reaches flood stage, impacting local low water crossings.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest 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 Southwest Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Springfield, MO, has issued a Flood Warning for McDonald County in southwest Missouri. The warning was triggered by ongoing river flooding along Big Sugar Creek.
Affected Areas
The primary area affected is McDonald County in southwest Missouri. Specific locations that may experience flooding include Powell. The National Weather Service specifically identifies Bentonville Hollow at Highway E as a low water crossing currently impacted by the rising water.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists 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. Motorists should avoid driving through water of unknown depth.
Expected Conditions
As of 9:45 AM CST, Big Sugar Creek near Powell is in flood stage. Streams in the region continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Localized flooding of low-lying areas and low water crossings is expected to persist while the creek remains elevated.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until 3:45 PM CST on March 5, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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