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WGUS73 KSGF 010416
FFSSGF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1116 PM CDT Fri May 31 2024

MOC067-229-011300-
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Douglas MO-Wright MO-
1116 PM CDT Fri May 31 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT SATURDAY FOR
NORTHWESTERN DOUGLAS AND SOUTHERN WRIGHT COUNTIES...

At 1116 PM CDT, Local law enforcement reported heavy rain across the
warned area. US Highway 60 was impassable between Mansfield and
Norwood. MODOT has reported several low water crossings flooded.
Between 4 and 6.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall
rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to
2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already
occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Ava, Mansfield, Norwood, Hartville, Dawson, Dogwood and Graff.

This includes the following low water crossings...
  Bryant Creek at Highway U, Wolf Creek at Highway AB, Beaver Creek
  at Crewes Ford Road, Hunter Creek at Highway FF, Cowskin Creek at
  Highway Y, Whetstone Creek at Owens Road and Beaver Creek at
  County Road 524.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

&&

LAT...LON 3716 9268 3736 9239 3740 9230 3740 9225
      3717 9225 3691 9264 3692 9291 3703 9290
      3707 9283 3707 9269

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

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