Elk Creek, MO Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Elk Creek.

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Flood Warning issued April 19 at 6:25AM CDT until April 19 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood -East Gate affecting Pulaski County. For the Big Piney River...including Fort Leonard Wood - East Gate... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood - East Gate. * WHEN...Until late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, the Pontoon Training Area at Ft. Wood Floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 AM CDT Sunday was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.3 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.2 feet on 01/19/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 2:31AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Putnam and Schuyler Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 2:10AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:47PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri... Illinois... Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. 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...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.2 feet, Nipper Park begins flooding on the Hannibal riverfront. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:15 PM CDT Saturday was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.6 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:47PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri... Illinois... Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. 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...Mississippi River at Saverton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:47PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri... Illinois... Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. 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...Mississippi River at Clarksville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Water enters the parking lot entrance at the Clarksville Riverfront Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 27.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Saturday was 27.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.8 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:47PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri... Illinois... Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. 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...Mississippi River at Louisiana. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.6 feet, Maryland Street at 4th Street by the Town Branch bridge begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Saturday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:47PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri... Illinois... Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. 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...Mississippi River at Winfield. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Route 96 at Mozier Landing closes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 26.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Saturday was 26.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.0 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:47PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri... Illinois... Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. 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...Mississippi River at Canton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.6 feet, Front Street leading to the campground and Corps park campgrounds flood at this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM CDT Saturday was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:47PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Missouri... Illinois... Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21. Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at Winfield. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Louisiana. 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...Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 21. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Rock Island and Scott Counties. Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Louisa and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gregory Landing. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects the road north of the grain elevator in Gregory Landing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.1 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 16.7 feet Monday, April 20 and then hold. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 7:55PM CDT until April 21 at 1:32AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following river 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 late Monday night. * 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 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Saturday was 19.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 7:50PM CDT until April 19 at 6:52PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Petite Saline Creek near Boonville affecting Cooper County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Petite Saline Creek near Boonville. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Low lying woodlands and fields near the creek flood. At 19.5 feet, The creek floods U Highway about 4 miles southeast of Boonville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 7:34PM CDT until April 21 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas...Missouri... Little Osage River at Fulton affecting Bourbon County. Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County. Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County. Sac River near Caplinger Mills affecting Cedar County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Marmaton River at Fort Scott affecting Bourbon County. Osage River at Taberville affecting St. Clair and Vernon Counties. For the Little Osage River...including Fulton, Horton...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Marmaton River...including Fort Scott, Nevada...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Osage River...including Taberville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Sac River...including Caplinger Mills...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Osage River at Taberville. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 23.3 feet, The handicapped access to the Osage River launch near Taberville floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Saturday was 23.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.0 feet on 03/18/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 7:34PM CDT until April 22 at 8:22AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas...Missouri... Little Osage River at Fulton affecting Bourbon County. Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County. Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County. Sac River near Caplinger Mills affecting Cedar County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Marmaton River at Fort Scott affecting Bourbon County. Osage River at Taberville affecting St. Clair and Vernon Counties. For the Little Osage River...including Fulton, Horton...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Marmaton River...including Fort Scott, Nevada...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Osage River...including Taberville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Sac River...including Caplinger Mills...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Marmaton River near Nevada. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. Flood waters affect the Old U.S. Highway 71 Bridge North of Nevada and the south bound lane of Highway 71 near the junction of Douglas Branch and the Marmaton River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Saturday was 22.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.4 feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.4 feet on 11/16/1972. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 7:34PM CDT until April 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas...Missouri... Little Osage River at Fulton affecting Bourbon County. Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County. Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County. Sac River near Caplinger Mills affecting Cedar County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Marmaton River at Fort Scott affecting Bourbon County. Osage River at Taberville affecting St. Clair and Vernon Counties. For the Little Osage River...including Fulton, Horton...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Marmaton River...including Fort Scott, Nevada...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Osage River...including Taberville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Sac River...including Caplinger Mills...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Osage River near Horton. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 45.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. Low lying areas along Route D near Stotesbury flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 44.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 41.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Saturday was 44.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 44.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 41.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 44.7 feet on 12/30/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 7:34PM CDT until April 19 at 3:42PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas...Missouri... Little Osage River at Fulton affecting Bourbon County. Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County. Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County. Sac River near Caplinger Mills affecting Cedar County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kansas... Missouri... Marmaton River at Fort Scott affecting Bourbon County. Osage River at Taberville affecting St. Clair and Vernon Counties. For the Little Osage River...including Fulton, Horton...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Marmaton River...including Fort Scott, Nevada...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Osage River...including Taberville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Sac River...including Caplinger Mills...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sac River near Caplinger Mills. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, moderate Flood Stage. Flood waters reach approximately three feet in depth at the Caplinger Mills Campground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Saturday was 18.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 7.4 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5 feet on 05/19/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 7:33PM CDT until April 20 at 5:48PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Missouri... Black River near Annapolis. 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...Black River near Annapolis. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, County Road 372 will begin flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM CDT Saturday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.

Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 6:14PM CDT until April 19 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

* WHAT...Minor flooding caused by previous excessive rainfall is expected to continue. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas, including the following counties, Bourbon and Crawford and west central Missouri, including the following counties, St. Clair and Vernon. * WHEN...Until 715 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 612 PM CDT, Heavy rainfall from last night led to flooding. Minor flooding is expected to continue in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Nevada, Fort Scott, Girard, Arma, Appleton City, Osceola, Lowry City, Mulberry, Bronson, Arcadia, Uniontown, Walker, Schell City, Walnut, Fulton, Redfield, Hepler, Marmaton, Franklin, Moundville, Roscoe, Richards, Mapleton, Deerfield, Metz, Harwood, Stotesbury, Horton, Garland, Hammond, Devon, Harding, Pawnee Station, Croweburg, Englevale, Hiattville, Polk, Farlington, Ringo and Taberville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:43AM CDT until April 19 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of central Missouri, including the following county, Benton. * WHEN...Until 545 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1043 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Warsaw, Lincoln, Cole Camp, Edmonson, Whitakerville, Lakeview Heights, Hastain, Palo Pinto, Racket, Fristoe, Zora, Mora, Brandon, Crockerville, Truman Lake, Lake of The Ozarks and Truman State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood