Springfield, Mo. – Heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms are hammering southern Missouri this morning, bringing a dangerous flash flooding threat to the eastern Ozarks through 1 p.m. Monday. Areas like Rolla, Osage Beach, and West Plains could see up to 7 inches of rainfall, with low-lying roads at risk of becoming impassable.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, multiple rounds of storms are expected throughout the day, especially across central and eastern Missouri. A Flood Watch remains in effect for much of the eastern Ozarks, where 1 to 3 inches of rain are likely, with localized higher amounts. Gusty winds of 40–60 mph are also possible in west-central parts of the state, including Sedalia and Nevada.
Flash flooding is most likely in flood-prone valleys, creeks, and urban areas. Drivers are urged to avoid flooded roadways and monitor for additional warnings. The storm activity may taper briefly midweek before heat and humidity surge again by Independence Day, with highs pushing into the 90s and heat indices reaching 100°F.
Rain and storm chances remain low Tuesday through Thursday, but any new downpours could worsen saturated ground conditions. Additional advisories may be issued later today.
📅 Five-Day Weather Outlook for Southern Missouri
- Monday: Thunderstorms, 84°–90°F, 50–70% chance of rain, Flash Flood Watch until 1 PM
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, 84°–88°F, slight rain chance (10–20%)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, 86°–88°F, isolated storms (10–20%)
- Thursday: 88°–90°F, afternoon storms possible (15–30%)
- Friday (Independence Day): 89°–91°F, heat index near 100, scattered storms (20–30%)
