Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 1:43AM CDT until April 18 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 11:43pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Missouri, including the following
county, Benton.
* WHEN...Until 1045 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 142 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Warsaw, Lincoln, Cole Camp, Edmonson, Whitakerville, Lakeview
Heights, Hastain, Palo Pinto, Racket, Fristoe, Zora, Mora,
Brandon, Crockerville, Truman Lake, Lake of The Ozarks and
Truman State Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Benton, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: