Flash flood warning remains in effect for Joplin area

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
456 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

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Cherokee KS-Crawford KS-Barton MO-Jasper MO-Dade MO-
456 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
SUNDAY FOR CHEROKEE...CRAWFORD...BARTON...JASPER AND DADE COUNTIES...

At 456 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned
area. Up to three inches of rain has already fallen. Flash flooding
is expected to begin shortly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.