River Statement
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO
Issued by NWS Springfield, MO
592 FGUS83 KSGF 241133 RVSSGF 250233- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Springfield MO 633 AM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024 Significant rises are expected on the following river: For the Big Piney below Fort Leonard Wood - East Gate. Flood stage is 8.0 feet. The latest stage was 6.3 feet at 6 AM Tuesday. The river may rise to near 7.9 feet by 7 AM Tuesday. Do not drive through flowing water. Nearly half of all flood fatalities are vehicle related. As little as 6 inches of water may cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Two feet of water will carry most vehicles away. $$