Flood Warning

Headline

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...
James River at Galena affecting Stone County.
James River near Boaz affecting Stone and Christian Counties.
For the James River...including Galena, Boaz...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday evening at 745 PM CDT.
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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Springfield MO 744 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... James River at Galena affecting Stone County. James River near Boaz affecting Stone and Christian Counties. For the James River...including Galena, Boaz...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday evening at 745 PM CDT. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River near Boaz. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Low lying areas near the river flood. Flows may be dangerous for canoers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Monday was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 2.7 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6 feet on 04/22/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 3706 9343 3706 9336 3702 9333 3696 9335 3697 9338 3702 9339