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KOLR10 News

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SWMO farmers say drought will affect future crops, even after rain Sunday evening

SOUTHWEST MISSOURI — Even after the Ozarks saw the heaviest rain in about a month and a half Sunday evening, farmers in the area say the long period of heat will still affect crops going into the fall and winter. The storm on Sunday produced about a ¼ of an inch of rain for Curtis […]

Springfield, MO · 09-22

KY3

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Billings Storm damage

Billings, MO · 09-22

Idyllic Pursuit

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The Joplin Tornado Killed 161 People in 2011. Here’s What the City Looks Like 15 Years Later, Block by Block

Joplin Rebuilt After 2011’s EF5 Tornado. Joplin Missouri is is easier to understand as a working community than as a...

Joplin, MO · 09-17

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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Above normal temps continue for Thursday

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Joplin, MO · 09-16

KOLR10 News

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Highs reach 100 degrees before cooler weather invades

After record-warm temperatures on Thursday, the region will experience extreme heat through Saturday before a cold front brings scattered light rain and cooler, seasonal weather beginning Monday.

Springfield, MO · 09-18

KYTV

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Drought stress causing early leaf browning across the Ozarks

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Several Ozarks counties are in extreme drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. Texas, Barry, Lawrence, Stone, and Taney counties are listed in extreme drought, while the rest of the Ozarks is mostly in severe or moderate drought. Trees across the region are showing brown,...

Taney County, MO · 09-16

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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Grass fire near State Line Road on Kansas side

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM/KJFX) — About 2:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon September 16, 2026, reports of smoke and flames moving across a large field along Lostine Rd just west of State Line Road.

Cherokee County, KS · 09-17

KGET

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Storm Devastates Southwest Missouri: Homes Damaged, Power Outages Widespread

Missouri · 09-13

Four States Home Page

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GALLERY: Tree falls on Sheldon, Mo. home during powerful storm

A powerful storm caused property damage and one injury in Sheldon, Missouri, leaving approximately 30 customers without power on Saturday.

Sheldon, MO · 09-13

KOLR10 News

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Wetter weather and cooler temperatures finally moving into the Ozarks

We’re capping off this September heatwave with yet another round of record highs. Springfield hit 101°, a new record high for the date. This is also the 4th 100° this September. That’s the most 100° days ever recorded in Springfield during the month of September. Joplin and West Plains also set record highs Wednesday afternoon. […]

Springfield, MO · 09-10

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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Above normal temps continue for Thursday

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Joplin, MO · 09-10

KOLR10 News

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September sizzler doused by needed rainfall

Springfield hit a record high of 100° today, marking its third such day in September and setting the stage for potential record-breaking heat on Wednesday before a cold front brings rain midweek.

Springfield, MO · 09-08

Four States Home Page

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Storms cause power outages and damage near El Dorado Springs

Electric crews worked overnight to repair power lines and clean up debris following severe storms that caused significant damage near El Dorado Springs.

El Dorado Springs, MO · 09-08

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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Burn bans in effect across parts of the Four States amid dry conditions

(KOAM) - Parts of the Four States received rain in recent days, but authorities say it was not enough to ease dry conditions or reduce wildfire danger.

Jasper County, MO · 09-07

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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Above normal temps continue for Thursday

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Joplin, MO · 09-08

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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Above normal temps continue for Thursday

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Joplin, MO · 09-07

KY3

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The Heat Holds, While Rain Chances Sprinkle In

Springfield, MO · 09-06

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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Crews contain 12-acre vegetation fire in southern Newton County

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - Fire crews contained a vegetation fire that burned about 12 acres of grass and woods in southern Newton County on Tuesday, preventing damage to a nearby shop, officials said.

Newton County, MO · 09-02

KOLR10 News

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April hailstorm estimated at $315 million in damages

An April 28, 2026, hailstorm in Springfield and surrounding areas caused an estimated $315 million in damage, making it the costliest hailstorm in Southwest Missouri since 1950.

Springfield, MO · 09-02

KOLR10 News

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Southwest Missouri farmers face challenge of worsening drought

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. — With a severe drought continuing across the Ozarks, farmers are having to adjust to the difficulties. “We had a lot of moisture in the spring, we were doing really good and, all of a sudden, it gets hot, windy, dry,” said Traves Merrick, who operates Gleonda Angus Farms in Miller. “It changes […]

Miller, MO · 09-01