Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Flood warning in effect for James River at Galena

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
430 PM CDT Wed May 22 2019



 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Kansas...

  Big Piney  below Fort Leonard Wood East Gate affecting Pulaski
  County
  James River at Galena affecting Stone County
  Little Osage River at Fulton affecting Bourbon County
  Marmaton River at Fort Scott affecting Bourbon County
  Spring River at Carthage affecting Jasper County

.Additional heavy rainfall tonight will cause river levels to
remain above flood stage.








PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flowing water. Nearly half of all flood
fatalities are vehicle related. As little as 6 inches of water may
cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Two feet of water will
carry most vehicles away.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio for updates or local media for
updates.

Additional river information can be found on our Advanced Hydrologic
Prediction Service page at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/
index.php?wfo=sgf

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