Active AlertsHarwood, MO

The National Weather Service in Springfield MO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County. For the Little Osage Riverincluding HortonMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Little Osage River near Horton.
When: From late tonight to late Friday morning.
Impacts: At 41.0 feet, minor flooding affects low lying areas near the gage site and farmland along the river.
Additional Details: - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 39.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 41.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 41.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 41.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1000 AM CDT.