More rain will add to already dangerous waterways

Since Saturday, nine people have been rescued from Ozarks waterways after trying to swim , kayak or raft . More rain to come will add additional dangers to an already high-risk situation.

A break in the rain has allowed the Ozarks to dry and rivers and streams to recede. However, with additional rainfall, the break in flooded roadways won’t last long.

Heavy rain will be possible northwest of Springfield, in the area that was hit hardest one week ago. The Osage River at Tabervill e is still under a flood warning, without an end date posted. An additional 1-3″ of rain is expected through the weekend.

The National Weather Service is predicting the Osage River to crest at almost 36′ through Saturday, May 3, 2024.

The James River at Galena has fallen to a normal height, but by Friday morning, the National Weather Service is expecting the James to crest at 9.5′. The flood stage at Galena is 10′.

On Tuesday, four rafters were rescued from the James River. At the time of the rescue, the water was rushing near 8′.

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