VERNON, MO — ...The National Weather Service in Springfield MO has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...
Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County.
For the Little Osage River...including Horton...Minor flooding is forecast.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 845 PM CDT.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Little Osage River near Horton.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to Monday afte
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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