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Heavy rains and flooding could lead to potentially life-threatening impacts in the Ozarks today. In Springfield, a Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 5 p.m. Friday. Some majors routes in the
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A storm system sweeping over large areas of the U.S. South and Midwest resulted in at least 16 weather-related deaths by early Sunday, with overnight tornado and flash flood warnings setting up more ...
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Flooded roads across the Ozarks are causing major disruptions to travel. Friday’s record rainfall brought more than just puddles and mud. In some areas, it’s full-on floodwaters taking over the streets.
The National Weather Service has hinter at an exceptionally high flood risk for parts of the Ozarks, indicating a catastrophic and life-threatening flood risk.
Southeast Missouri faces significant flooding, but many rivers are cresting below initial projections. Updates from the National Water Prediction Service show receding water levels, easing major flood concerns.
MoDOT representatives and lawmakers ceremoniously broke ground on the I-44 Forward Project on Friday morning in Springfield. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is helping communities in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas prepare for devastating flooding.
Flash flood warnings were in effect in greater Springfield, Missouri, on Friday, April 4, as authorities forecasted up to 5 inches of rain through the day.The Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management said: “1-2 inches of rain have already fallen this morning,
Southeast Missouri faces potential major flooding as rivers rise, with the Black, Current, St. Francis, and Mississippi rivers all projected to crest at various flood stages in the coming days.
Flooding is the number one weather-related killer in the Ozarks, but the deaths and injuries are 100% preventable.
Following yesterday’s severe weather, the American Red Cross is conducting preliminary damage assessments in the affected are
Possibly historic rainfall is expected over the next few days in parts of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. A flood watch is in effect through Saturday evening for the Springfield area and regions to the south, east and northeast. Kyle Perez is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Springfield.
The KY3 First Alert Weather team expects up to a foot of rain for parts of the Ozarks through Sunday. The heavy rain will likely flood streams and rivers in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. The U.