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WGUS73 KSGF 010858
FFSSGF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
358 AM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024


MOC067-229-011300-
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Douglas MO-Wright MO-
358 AM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING 
FOR NORTHWESTERN DOUGLAS AND SOUTHERN WRIGHT COUNTIES...

At 358 AM CDT, Local law enforcement and transportation officials 
reported flooding ongoing with several low water crossings flooded. 
Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall 
amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash 
flooding is already occurring, especially in the headwaters area of 
the Gasconade River.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Law enforcement 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...
  Ava, Mansfield, Norwood, Hartville, Dawson, Dogwood and Graff.

This includes the following low water crossings...
  Bryant Creek at Highway U, Wolf Creek at Highway AB, Beaver Creek 
  at Crewes Ford Road, Hunter Creek at Highway FF, Cowskin Creek at 
  Highway Y, Whetstone Creek at Owens Road and Beaver Creek at 
  County Road 524.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are 
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded 
roads. Find an alternate route.

&&

LAT...LON 3716 9268 3736 9239 3740 9230 3740 9225
      3717 9225 3691 9264 3692 9291 3703 9290
      3707 9283 3707 9269

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

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