Station Name: Sumner
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 656 feet

Nearest Address:
MO 139
Sumner, MO 64643
Chariton County

GPS Coordinates: 39.6403, -93.2736

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 1:42AM CDT until April 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:42 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Kansas, including the following areas, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami, and Wyandotte...and portions of Missouri, including the following areas, Bates, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Cooper, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte, Ray, and Saline. * WHEN...From this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong cold front moving into the region this afternoon and evening will be the focus for widespread thunderstorm development. Storms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall in a short amount of time. With recent rains across the region, areas receiving the heaviest rainfall this afternoon and evening may see localized instances of flash flooding. Additionally, thunderstorms may train over the same areas during the evening, particularly near and south of U.S. Highway 50. Should this setup materialize, several instances of flash flooding and river flooding may occur. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Hydrologic Outlook issued April 16 at 8:32PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:32 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:45 PM

ESFEAX Crooked River near Richmond This hydrologic outlook is based on the forecast rainfall for the next 24 hours and estimated runoff from earlier rainfall. Crests may vary if actual rainfall or runoff is greater or less than anticipated. Location: Crooked River near Richmond Flood stage: 20.0 feet Latest stage: 7.6 feet at 7 PM Thursday Maximum Forecast Stage: 19.2 feet at 1 AM Saturday Apr 18 Fld Obs Forecasts Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun 1am 1am 1am Crooked River Richmond 20.0 7.6 Thu 7pm 7.4 19.2 7.2 Later statements, possibly warnings, may be issued as additional information becomes available.