Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Flood warning remains in effect for Newton, McDonald, Barry, Lawrence counties

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Newton MO-Christian MO-Taney MO-Stone MO-McDonald MO-Barry MO-
Lawrence MO-Greene MO-
330 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2019

...A FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR
NEWTON...CHRISTIAN...TANEY...STONE...MCDONALD...BARRY...LAWRENCE AND
GREENE COUNTIES...

At 327 PM CDT, the Department of Transportation reported flooding
across the warned area.

Creeks, streams, and low water crossings will be especially
susceptible to the dangers of flooding.

This warning includes but is not limited to the following low water
crossings...
Highway 43 at Buffalo Creek west of Anderson...
Business Highway 60 just north of Neosho...
Route CC west of Fair Grove at The Pomme De Terre River...
Highway 13 at Railey Creek near Reeds Spring...
and Highway 13 at Pine Run northwest of Galena.








PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

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