GAINESVILLE | An active Flood Watch is in effect for Ozark County. CGN News is publishing this alert because official National Weather Service alert data includes one or more CGN coverage areas: Ozark County, Missouri.
What is active now
The primary active alert is Flood Watch with NWS severity listed as Severe, urgency listed as Future and certainty listed as Possible.
The alert became effective 25 June 2026 at 2:23 AM EDT. The current listed expiration or ending time is 26 June 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT. Readers should rely on the latest county-specific National Weather Service alert before making safety decisions.
Current official alerts
Flood Watch: NWS lists the affected area as Newton; Christian; Douglas; Howell; Shannon; McDonald; Barry; Stone; Taney; Ozark; Oregon. Current listed expiration or ending time: 26 June 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT.
Coverage area
This CGN alert covers Ozark County, Missouri. Nearby communities may experience different conditions, and warnings can change quickly.
Safety
Do not drive through floodwater. Water can be deeper than it appears, and roads may be damaged beneath the surface. Keep children and pets away from flooded creeks, ditches, drainage areas and riverbanks.
Official instruction
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
This alert should be updated if the National Weather Service issues, cancels, extends or replaces the active alert. Do not rely on this article alone for emergency decisions. Keep wireless emergency alerts enabled and monitor official NWS, NOAA, local emergency management and trusted local broadcast sources.
Additional Reporting By: National Weather Service; NOAA; National Weather Service Springfield