VERNON, MO — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...
Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County.
For the Marmaton River...including Nevada...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Marmaton River near Nevada.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, flood waters impact the county road west of Nevada at the gage site.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 19.8 feet. - Bankfull st
Flooding in Vernon, MO can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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