Flood Advisory — Douglas County, Missouri
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 6 at 5:41PM CDT until August 7 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Missouri, including the following counties, Christian, Douglas, Greene, Ozark, Stone, Webster and Wright. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 541 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen with some areas measuring from 1 to 1.5 inches in as short as 15 minutes. - This includes the following low water crossings... Little Beaver Creek at County Road 447, Beaver Creek at County Road 524, Fox Creek at County Road 246, James River at Bell Ford Road, Finley River at Johns Ford Road, Bryant Creek at County Road 223 and Bull Creek at Center Road. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flood
Effective August 6, 2026 at 6:41 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Springfield MO
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Douglas County, Missouri?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Douglas County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Christian County, Stone County, Wright County, Ozark County.