Missouri Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/30/2026 18:14

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 8:14PM CDT until June 2 at 9:51AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 30, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires: 
May 31, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Springfield MO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County. For the Marmaton River...including Nevada...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Marmaton River near Nevada. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, the county road west of the gage, Minnie Ball Road, is impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 23.6 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.6 feet on 05/17/2020. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday evening at 815 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Vernon, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO