Flood Warning Issued for Current River Near Powder Mill in Shannon County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Springfield, MO, has issued a Flood Warning for the Current River near Powder Mill. The warning is in effect from late tonight through early tomorrow afternoon, March 6, 2026.

Affected Areas

This alert specifically impacts Shannon County in Missouri. The primary area of concern is the Current River near Powder Mill.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to drive through water-covered roadways and avoid the riverbanks in the affected area.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 3:45 PM CST on Thursday, the river stage was recorded at 5.2 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 8.0 feet, reaching a projected crest of 8.5 feet tomorrow morning.

Specific impacts include:

• At 8.0 feet: County Road 106-531, located south of the gage, begins to flood near the river.

Timeline

• Onset: The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight (approximately 2:15 AM CST, March 6).
• Crest: The river is forecast to reach its peak of 8.5 feet on Friday morning.
• Duration: Water levels are expected to fall below flood stage by late Friday morning. The official warning remains in effect until 1:00 PM CST on Friday, March 6.