Weather Forecast for The Lake of the Ozarks

Missouri, United States of America

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Current Weather - The Lake of the Ozarks: 12°C

Missouri, United States of America

Patchy rain nearby

Feels like 10°C

Wind

13 km/h NE

Humidity

95%

Pressure

1023 mb

UV Index

0

Visibility

10 km

Patchy rain nearby

Patchy rain nearby

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

High

15°C

Low

11°C

Rain Chance

87%

Hourly Forecast

Overcast 15°C
14:00
Overcast 15°C
15:00
Overcast 15°C
16:00
Overcast 15°C
17:00
Overcast 14°C
18:00
Overcast 14°C
19:00
Overcast 14°C
20:00
Overcast 14°C
21:00
Cloudy 14°C
22:00
Overcast 14°C
23:00
May 21

Day Statistics

Maximum Wind

15 km/h

Humidity

83%

Precipitation

1 mm

UV Index

8

Visibility

9 km

Rain Chance

87%

Snow Chance

0%

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

05:56 AM

Sunset

08:18 PM

Moonrise

09:33 AM

Moonset

12:03 AM

Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent

Moon Illumination

15%

Air Quality

PM2.5

3.3

μg/m³

PM10

3.7

μg/m³

NO₂

3.2

μg/m³

O₃

52.7

μg/m³

SO₂

1.3

μg/m³

CO

133.6

μg/m³

US EPA Index: 1 GB DEFRA Index: 1

Solar Radiation Data

Shortwave Radiation

0.72

Diffuse Radiation

0.46

DNI

0.29

GTI

0.58

Weather Alerts

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 10:28AM CDT until May 20 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Bourbon, KS; Benton, MO; Camden, MO; Cedar, MO; Dallas, MO; Hickory, MO; Laclede, MO; Polk, MO; St. Clair, MO; Vernon, MO May 19, 10:28 AM - May 20, 07:30 AM
Severity: Severe Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following county, Bourbon and Missouri, including the following counties, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede, Polk, St. Clair and Vernon. * WHEN...Until 730 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1028 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following low water crossings... Brush Creek at 1200 Road, Deer Creek at Highway V, Lindley Creek at Mathis Road, Weaubleau Creek at 350 Road, Little Niangua at County Road 200, Rainy Creek at Knobby Road and Little Niangua at County Road 66. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bolivar, Nevada, Fort Scott, Osage Beach, Camdenton, El Dorado Springs, Buffalo, Stockton, Hermitage, Village of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Appleton City, Humansville, Osceola, Laurie, Lowry City, Sheldon, Fair Play, Weaubleau, Urbana, Wheatland, Bronson, Uniontown, Walker, Schell City, Macks Creek, Fulton, Redfield, Hepler, Pittsburg, Marmaton, Polk, Sunrise Beach, Montevallo, Bronaugh, Linn Creek, Jerico Springs, Preston, Cross Timbers and Halfway. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Event: Flood Warning Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 12:26PM CDT until May 21 at 11:51AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Cole, MO May 19, 12:26 PM - May 21, 12:30 AM
Severity: Severe Urgency: Immediate

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Moreau River near Jefferson City. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Moreau River near Jefferson City. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.4 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Event: Flood Warning Certainty: Observed Category: Met

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:51PM CDT until May 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Cole, MO May 19, 08:51 PM - May 21, 09:00 AM
Severity: Severe Urgency: Immediate

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Moreau River near Jefferson City. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Moreau River near Jefferson City. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Near this height, Walnut Acres Road near North Moreau Creek will likely need to be closed. This road is 18.3 river miles upstream of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 21.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

Event: Flood Warning Certainty: Observed Category: Met

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 9:54AM CDT until May 24 at 4:49AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Boone, MO; Cooper, MO; Howard, MO; Moniteau, MO May 19, 09:54 AM - May 20, 10:00 AM
Severity: Severe Urgency: Immediate

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Missouri River at St Joseph affecting Doniphan, Andrew and Buchanan Counties. Missouri River at Boonville affecting Boone, Moniteau, Cooper and Howard Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Chariton, Saline and Howard Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Lafayette, Ray and Jackson Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Carroll, Saline and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Chariton, Carroll and Saline Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Boonville. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening to late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 23.8 feet, Easley River Road and Smith Hatchery Road begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:04 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 23.4 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

Event: Flood Warning Certainty: Observed Category: Met

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:06PM CDT until May 24 at 2:38AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Boone, MO; Cooper, MO; Howard, MO; Moniteau, MO May 19, 08:06 PM - May 20, 08:15 PM
Severity: Severe Urgency: Immediate

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Missouri River at Boonville affecting Boone, Cooper, Moniteau and Howard Counties. Missouri River at Napoleon affecting Jackson, Ray and Lafayette Counties. Missouri River at Glasgow affecting Chariton, Saline and Howard Counties. Missouri River at Waverly affecting Lafayette, Saline and Carroll Counties. Missouri River At Miami affecting Chariton, Saline and Carroll Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Boonville. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 23.8 feet, Easley River Road and Smith Hatchery Road begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:04 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 23.5 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product along with additional weather and stream information is available at www.weather.gov/kc/.

Event: Flood Warning Certainty: Observed Category: Met