Springfield, Missouri — Residual flooding and a renewed severe weather risk could affect the Ozarks through Tuesday, forecasters say.
According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, widespread showers and thunderstorms overnight prompted several flash flood warnings across the region. While the immediate threat has eased, residual flooding may continue Friday across low-lying areas, flooded roads, and locations that received heavy rainfall.
The agency urged drivers to remain cautious around water-covered roads and to follow the long-standing safety reminder: “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” Even shallow floodwater can stall vehicles or hide road damage, especially along rural routes and flood-prone crossings.
Officials recommend checking local water gauge levels at water.noaa.gov and monitoring the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) for possible road closures linked to flooding.
Forecasters are also monitoring another round of wet weather expected Tuesday, when the atmosphere may support stronger thunderstorms. The National Weather Service says there is an 85–95% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with conditions that could allow some storms to become severe.
However, the system responsible for Tuesday’s weather may shift, meaning the exact timing, locations, and hazards remain uncertain. Meteorologists say those details will become clearer as the event approaches.
Residents across southwest Missouri and surrounding parts of the Ozarks are encouraged to monitor forecast updates and review severe weather safety plans, particularly if outdoor activities are scheduled Tuesday.
For commuters and students traveling across the region, flooded rural roads and changing storm conditions could affect travel planning in the coming days.
