The Lake of the Ozarks is saying, "Good-bye" to 2019 under a flood warning. In some areas 1" of rain has already fallen and another 1/4" to 1/2" are expected today. Going out? Remember to use caution when traveling near creeks, streams and low water crossings. Parts of central and southwest Missouri, including Camden, Morgan and Miller counties were placed under the weather warning at 5:40 a.m. and the National Weather Service expects flood risks to continue until 5:45 p.m.

The NWS is calling for some possible wintry precipitation and rain later this week, as well.

As of December 31, Lake of the Ozarks Water Level was at 658.89 feet. Truman Lake Water Level was at 707.9 feet. Bagnell Dam was discharging 6,973.0, SFD and is expected to begin discharging 15,000 SFD. Truman Dam was discharging 4,221.3 SFD.

Lake of the Ozarks Weather Outlook & Water Level Update, December 31 - January 6

Lake of the Ozarks Water Level

Bagnell Dam & Truman Dam Daily Reports

Lake of the Ozarks Lake Level Guide Curve

LakeExpo.com's Weather Radar and Extended Forecast

Monday: Rain expected, with majority of precipitation falling before 1 p.m. 1/4" to 1/2" possible. Cloudy, high near 44. Wind chill reaching 36. W wind 6-11 mph. Mostly cloudy overnight, low near 27. W wind 8-10 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 31. Wind chills near 17. N wind 8-10 mph. Overnight, mostly cloudy, low around 21. N wind 3-6 mph.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, high around 33. Light wind. Partly cloudy overnight, low near 25.

Thursday: Partly sunny, high around 38. Chance of snow before 12 p.m., followed by a mix to rain and snow. Precipitation expected to turn to rain in the afternoon, turning back to snow in the evening. Partly cloudy overnight, low near 28.

Friday: Sunny, high near 46. Mostly cloudy overnight, low near 31.

Weekend Forecast

Saturday: Sunny, high near 52. Overnight mostly clear with a low near 33.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, high around 52.