Weather Forecast for The Lake of the Ozarks

At 544 PM CDT, Emergency management reported flash flooding and water rescues in Ash Grove and Ebenezer. Between 2 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 30 minutes. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, low water crossings, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Northwestern Springfield, Bolivar, Buffalo, Greenfield, Willard, Ash Grove, Fair Grove, Walnut Grove, Pleasant Hope, Morrisville, Everton, Brookline, Dadeville, Halfway, Halltown, South Greenfield, Aldrich, Sacville, Cave Springs, Brighton, Eudora, Ebenezer, Glidewell, Bois D'arc, Foose, Olive, March, Pennsboro and Stockton Lake. Highway CC is closed from Fair Grove to Highway 13 in northern Greene County. This includes the following low water crossings... Opposum Creek at Bannon Road, Sac River at County Road 1247, Turkey Creek at Highway W, Slagle Creek at 86 Road, Sinking Creek at County Road 181, Clear Creek at Farm Road 87 and Asher Creek at 560 Road.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

At 535 PM CDT, Emergency management reported heavy rain producing flash flooding in Ash Grove and northern Greene County. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 30 minutes. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Northwestern Springfield, Bolivar, Buffalo, Greenfield, Willard, Ash Grove, Fair Grove, Walnut Grove, Pleasant Hope, Morrisville, Everton, Brookline, Dadeville, Halfway, Halltown, South Greenfield, Aldrich, Sacville, Cave Springs, Brighton, Eudora, Ebenezer, Glidewell, Bois D'arc, Foose, Olive, March, Pennsboro and Stockton Lake. This includes the following low water crossings... Opposum Creek at Bannon Road, Sac River at County Road 1247, Turkey Creek at Highway W, Slagle Creek at 86 Road, Sinking Creek at County Road 181, Clear Creek at Farm Road 87 and Asher Creek at 560 Road.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

FFWSGF The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Dade County in southwestern Missouri... Southwestern Dallas County in southwestern Missouri... Northern Greene County in southwestern Missouri... Northeastern Lawrence County in southwestern Missouri... Southern Polk County in southwestern Missouri... * Until 1115 PM CDT Thursday. * At 507 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Northwestern Springfield, Bolivar, Buffalo, Greenfield, Willard, Ash Grove, Fair Grove, Walnut Grove, Pleasant Hope, Morrisville, Everton, Brookline, Dadeville, Halfway, Halltown, South Greenfield, Aldrich, Sacville, Cave Springs, Brighton, Eudora, Ebenezer, Glidewell, Bois D'arc, Foose, Olive, March, Pennsboro and Stockton Lake.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles.

ESFEAX Blackwater River near Blue Lick This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Blackwater River near Blue Lick Flood stage: 24.0 feet Latest stage: 12.9 feet at 6 PM Thursday Maximum Forecast Stage: 28.5 feet at 7 PM Friday Jun 26 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun 1am 1am 1am Blackwater River Blue Lick 24.0 12.9 Thu 6pm 19.7 28.4 27.8 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Cooper County in central Missouri... Southwestern Howard County in central Missouri... Northeastern Pettis County in central Missouri... Southern Saline County in central Missouri... * WHEN...Until 915 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 916 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Boonville, Sweet Springs, New Franklin, Pilot Grove, Bunceton, Houstonia, Prairie Home, Emma, Nelson, Hughesville, Blackwater, Franklin, Wooldridge, Lamine and Clifton City. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.