Flood Warning Issued for Jasper County, Missouri Through Saturday Evening
A Flood Warning is in effect for Jasper County, Missouri, until 6:00 PM CST today as heavy rainfall triggers minor flooding in several communities and along the North Fork Spring River.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Springfield, MO, has issued a Flood Warning for Jasper County in southwest Missouri. The alert was issued at 12:13 PM CST and remains in effect as flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected or currently occurring.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Jasper County. Locations expected to experience flooding include:
- Jasper
- Alba
- Purcell
- Carytown
- Asbury
- Neck City
- Waco
- Maple Grove
- Dudenville
- Opolis
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don’t drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Avoid low-lying areas, rivers, creeks, and streams where water levels are rising.
- Monitor local weather updates for changes in conditions.
Expected Conditions
As of 12:10 PM CST, between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen in the region. The river gage for the North Fork Spring River at Purcell is currently reporting minor flooding. Impacts include the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other flood-prone locations.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM CST on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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