Flood Warning Issued for Dent and Texas Counties in South Central Missouri

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Springfield, MO, has issued a Flood Warning for portions of south central Missouri. The alert was issued at 7:28 AM CST on Saturday, March 7, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 3:00 PM CST this afternoon. This warning replaces a previous flood advisory for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Dent and Texas counties. Specific locations expected to experience flooding include Salem, Mountain Grove, Houston, Licking, Cabool, Raymondville, Huggins, Montauk, Prescott, Darien, Jadwin, Bucyrus, Solo, Success, Howes, Simmons, Bangert, Stone Hill, Bendavis, Sligo, Howes Mill, Boss, Montauk State Park, and Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to follow the “Turn around, don’t drown” rule when encountering flooded roads, as many flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. It is vital to remain aware of your proximity to streams, rivers, or creeks. Campers and hikers in the area should immediately avoid these waterways, as they can become dangerous quickly during heavy rains.

Expected Conditions

At 7:28 AM CST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain resulting from thunderstorms. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen, and additional rainfall amounts of up to 0.5 inches are possible. Flooding is either ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Impacted low water crossings include:

• Meramec River at Spur Road
• Big Piney River at Cleveland Road
• Gladden Creek at County Road 624
• Boone Creek at Boone Creek Road
• Crooked Creek at Highway TT
• Little Piney River at Union Road
• Dry Fork Creek at County Road 2430

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective immediately and will continue through 3:00 PM CST Saturday, March 7.