Missouri Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/10/2026 03:44

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 10 at 5:44AM CDT until July 10 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 10, 2026 - 3:44am
Expires: 
July 10, 2026 - 8:15am
Description: 
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR IRON AND NORTHEASTERN REYNOLDS COUNTIES... At 544 AM CDT, Local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 6 and 11 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Numerous locations in northwest and southern Iron County, and northeast Reynolds County. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Viburnum, Annapolis, Glover, Oates, Bixby, Lesterville, Black, Hogan, Chloride and Sabula. This includes the following State Parks... Johnsons Shut-Ins State Park and Taum Sauk Mountain State Park.
Instruction: 
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Area Description: 
Iron, MO; Reynolds, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO