Full Notification

* WHAT...Flooding caused by previous excessive rainfall is expected to continue.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southwest Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Pulaski. In east central Missouri, Phelps. In south central Missouri, Dent, Shannon and Texas. In southwest Missouri, Laclede and Wright.

* WHEN...Until 630 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 621 PM CDT, The Department of Transportation reported flooding from previous heavy rain in the warned area. - This includes the following low water crossings... Meramec River at Spur Road, Elk Creek at Highway Z, Beaver Creek at Crewes Ford Road, Gladden Creek at County Road 624 and Big Creek at County Road 390. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rolla, Fort Leonard Wood, Salem, Waynesville, Houston, St. Robert, St. James and Licking. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: DENT, MO ... LACLEDE, MO ... PHELPS, MO ... PULASKI, MO ... SHANNON, MO ... TEXAS, MO ... WRIGHT, MO

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.