Flood Warning Issued for Roubidoux Creek Near Waynesville, Pulaski County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Springfield, MO, has issued a Flood Warning for Roubidoux Creek near Waynesville. This alert indicates that minor flooding is forecast for the region, with the event classified as severe and likely.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Pulaski County in Missouri, including the city of Waynesville and the areas immediately surrounding Roubidoux Creek.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to take safety precautions: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. The National Weather Service advises avoiding flooded areas and monitoring local weather updates.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the Roubidoux Creek. As of 7:30 AM CST on Saturday, the river stage was at 3.6 feet. The creek is expected to rise above the flood stage of 7.0 feet late this evening.

A crest of 7.7 feet is projected shortly after midnight tonight. For context, this compares to a historical crest of 7.6 feet recorded on March 13, 2019. At a stage of 8.0 feet, low parts of Spring Road south of Business 66 in Waynesville are known to flood.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective as of March 7 at 9:15 AM CST. The onset of flooding conditions is expected to begin at approximately 11:38 PM CST tonight. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 9:13 AM CDT on Sunday, March 8, at which point the river is expected to fall below flood stage.