Active AlertsLawrence

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northern Lawrence County in southwestern Missouri Until 930 AM CDT. At 332 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar indicated.
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 Mount Vernon, Miller, Stotts City, Freistatt, Hoberg and Red Oak. This includes the following low water crossing
S: Spring River at County Road 2110.

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.