Flood Warning Issued for St. Clair and Vernon Counties in Missouri
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NOAA issued it on April 25, 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 St. Clair and Vernon Counties in Missouri, with minor flooding expected on the Osage River starting Sunday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- St. Clair and Vernon Counties, Missouri
- Issued
- April 25, 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 St. Clair and Vernon Counties, Missouri.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Springfield MO. This alert is for minor flooding and is effective starting from April 17, 2026, with onset on April 19, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects St. Clair County, MO, and Vernon County, MO, specifically impacting the Osage River at Taberville.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. The river stage is currently at 18.6 feet, with flood stage at 23.0 feet. The river is expected to rise to 25.0 feet, affecting areas like the Schell Osage Conservation Area and Old River Road North of Schell City.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 17, 2026, at 7:53 PM CDT, with onset on April 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT. It is in effect from Sunday afternoon until further notice, as per the warning details.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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