Full Notification

FFWSGF The National Weather Service in Springfield has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Barry County in southwestern Missouri... Stone County in southwestern Missouri... Western Taney County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 513 PM CDT, Local law enforcement reported flash flooding in Route J in Taney County. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. 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... Branson, Cassville, Kimberling City, Hollister, Silver Dollar City, Merriam Woods, Crane, Reeds Spring, Seligman, Rockaway Beach, Indian Point, Branson West, Galena, Washburn, Shell Knob, Bull Creek, Mccord Bend, Golden, Table Rock, Emerald Beach, Kirbyville, Eagle Rock, Blue Eye, Chain-O-Lakes, Arrow Point, Coney Island, Cape Fair, Lampe, Jenkins, Elsey, Wheelerville, Ridgedale, Walnut Shade, Edgewater Beach, Ozark Beach, Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo, Bull Shoals Lake, Table Rock State Park and Shepherd of the Hills State Park. This includes the following low water crossings... Bear Creek at Reno Springs Road, Rockhouse Creek at Farm Road 2145, Greasy Creek at Farm Road 2290, Roark Creek at Expressway Lane and Trigger Creek at Highway J.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BARRY, MO ... STONE, MO ... TANEY, MO

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.