Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 4 at 10:24PM CDT until July 5 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 8:24pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Missouri, including the following
county, Newton.
* WHEN...Until 430 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1024 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following low water crossings...
Hickory Creek at Coler RD and High School Branch at McCord
Street.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Neosho, Granby and Diamond.
- 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:
Newton, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Springfield MO
Sender: