Missouri Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/20/2026 14:24

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 4:24PM CDT until July 20 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 424 PM CDT, Heavy rainfall has ended but there are reports of flash flooding parts of northwestern Butler County and in the city of Poplar Bluff. High water will remain possible for a couple more hours. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. 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... Poplar Bluff, Hendrickson, Milltown, Harviell and Brush Arbor.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description: 
Butler, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY