Flash Flood Warning — Howard County, Missouri
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 6 at 10:14AM CDT until August 6 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
FFWEAX The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Cooper County in central Missouri... Southern Howard County in central Missouri... Central Saline County in central Missouri... * Until 115 PM CDT. * At 1014 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen in the past hour and a half. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Marshall, Boonville, Fayette, Slater, New Franklin, Gilliam, Franklin, Wooldridge and Arrow Rock.
Effective August 6, 2026 at 11:14 AM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Howard County, Missouri?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Howard County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Saline County, Cooper County.