Flood Warning Issued for Big Piney River in Pulaski County Through Sunday Afternoon

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Springfield, MO has issued a Flood Warning for the Big Piney River below Fort Leonard Wood - East Gate. The alert was issued on the morning of March 7 and remains in effect until Sunday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Pulaski County in Missouri, focusing on the Big Piney River below Fort Leonard Wood - East Gate.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety mantra: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads, as many flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. The NWS advises avoiding these areas until water recedes.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the Big Piney River. As of 5:00 AM CST on Saturday, the river stage was at 5.5 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 8.0 feet this evening, reaching a crest of 9.4 feet shortly after midnight tonight. At a stage of 9.0 feet, the Happy Hollow Picnic Area is known to flood.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective from the morning of Saturday, March 7, until 2:40 PM CDT on Sunday, March 8. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage by Sunday morning and continue receding to 3.1 feet by Tuesday morning.