Full Notification

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Illinois, including the following counties, Madison, Monroe and Saint Clair. Portions of east central Missouri, including the following counties and independent city, Jefferson, Saint Charles, Saint Louis and Saint Louis City.

* WHEN...Until 145 AM CST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 947 PM CST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... St. Louis, O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, Florissant, Chesterfield, Belleville, Wildwood, University City, Ballwin, Granite City, Wentzville, Alton, Kirkwood, Maryland Heights, East St. Louis, Hazelwood, Collinsville and Edwardsville.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MADISON, IL ... MONROE, IL ... ST. CLAIR, IL ... JEFFERSON, MO ... ST. CHARLES, MO ... ST. LOUIS, MO ... ST. LOUIS CITY, MO

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.