Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 26 at 11:35PM CDT until April 27 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 9:35pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
At 1135 PM CDT, Emergency management reported multiple roads were
flooded across the city of Joplin from thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Joplin, Carthage, Neosho, Webb City, Carl Junction, Oronogo,
Granby, Carterville, Duquesne, Sarcoxie, Duenweg, Diamond,
Leawood, Silver Creek, Alba, Purcell, Shoal Creek Drive, Saginaw,
Loma Linda, Airport Drive, Carytown, Fidelity, Asbury, Newtonia,
Neck City, Redings Mill, Wentworth, Avilla, Grand Falls Plaza, La
Russell, Brooklyn Heights, Shoal Creek Estates, Reeds, Waco,
Ritchey, Dennis Acres, Cliff Village, Atlas, Oakland Park and Iron
Gates.
This includes the following low water crossings...
Dry Fork at Pine Road, Fidelity Branch at County Road 130, Center
Creek at Dogwood Road and Center Creek at Azalea Drive.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Jasper, MO; Newton, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: