Flash Flood Warning 11/05/2024 05:00 for Missouri areas

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued November 5 at 7:00AM CST until November 5 at 9:30AM CST by NWS Springfield MO
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
November 5, 2024 - 5:00am
Expires: 
November 5, 2024 - 7:30am
Description: 
At 700 AM CST, gauge reports indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...gauge reports indicated flooding is occurring across the warned area from heavy rainfall that has fallen. Numerous low water crossings are flooded across the warned area. 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... Ava, Theodosia, Wasola, Sundown, Rome, Thornfield, Brownbranch, Squires, Long Run, Noble, Goodhope, Rueter, Protem, Brushyknob and Bull Shoals Lake. This includes the following low water crossings... Bryant Creek at Highway U, Beaver Creek at County Road 524, Cowskin Creek at Highway Y, Bryant Creek at County Road 223, Little North Fork River at County Road 916, Pond Fork at County Road 883 and Little North Fork at Haskins Ford Road.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description: 
Douglas, MO; Ozark, MO; Taney, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Springfield MO