Flood Warning Issued for Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas Counties in Missouri Through Sunday Morning
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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 central and southern Missouri as excessive rainfall triggers rising water levels in local streams and rivers.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central and South Central 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 Central and South Central Missouri.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Springfield, MO, has issued a Flood Warning for portions of central, east-central, and south-central Missouri. The alert was issued on March 7 at 4:48 PM CST and remains in effect until 6:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 8.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in Missouri:
- Pulaski County (Central Missouri)
- Phelps County (East Central Missouri)
- Texas County (South Central Missouri)
Specific locations expected to experience flooding include Hazelton. The warning also specifically impacts several streams and drainages, including the Big Piney River, Carr Branch, Bald Ridge Creek, Anderson Creek, Big Paddy Creek, Little Paddy Creek, Little Bald Ridge Creek, and Roubidoux Creek.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are urged to follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown." Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain, there are hundreds of low water crossings that become extremely dangerous during heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads; instead, find an alternate route. Monitor local conditions and move to higher ground if necessary.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is currently occurring or imminent. At 4:48 PM CST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain resulting from thunderstorms. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier precipitation. Impacted areas include rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations.
Timeline
- Effective Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 4:48 PM CST
- Expiration Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 6:00 AM CDT
- Duration: The warning is expected to last through the overnight hours until early Sunday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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