Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in Springfield MO has issued a Flood Warning 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...From Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. Flood waters affect the Old U.S. Highway 71 Bridge North of Nevada and the south bound lane of Highway 71 near the junction of Douglas Branch and the Marmaton River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 25.6 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood