Flash Flood Warning Issued for Joplin Area and Tri-State Region Through Early Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Cherokee, Jasper, and Newton counties until 3:45 AM CST Saturday following reports of heavy rainfall.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of southeastern Kansas and southwestern Missouri. The alert was issued by NWS Springfield MO at 9:50 PM CST on March 6 and remains in effect until 3:45 AM CST on March 7.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Southeastern Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas
- Central Jasper County in southwestern Missouri
- Northwestern Newton County in southwestern Missouri
Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include Joplin, Carthage, Baxter Springs, Webb City, Carl Junction, Galena, Oronogo, Carterville, Duquesne, Duenweg, Jasper, Leawood, Silver Creek, Alba, Purcell, Shoal Creek Drive, Saginaw, Treece, Loma Linda, Airport Drive, Lowell, Carytown, Neck City, Redings Mill, Grand Falls Plaza, Brooklyn Heights, Shoal Creek Estates, Dennis Acres, Cliff Village, Oakland Park, Atlas, Iron Gates, and Riverton.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warned area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don’t drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Exercise Nighttime Caution: Be especially careful at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
- Avoid Low-Lying Areas: Move away from small creeks, streams, and poor drainage areas that are prone to rapid water rises.
Expected Conditions
Emergency management reports indicate that thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the region. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen, and additional rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are possible. The primary hazards include flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.
Timeline
- Effective Date: March 6, 2026, at 9:50 PM CST
- Expiration Date: March 7, 2026, at 3:45 AM CST
- Current Status: Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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