Full Notification

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Missouri, including the following counties, in south central Missouri, Howell and Texas. In southwest Missouri, Douglas, Ozark, Taney and Wright.

* WHEN...Until 1245 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1243 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... West Plains, Branson, Mountain Grove, Ava, Mountain View, Forsyth, Willow Springs, Houston, Hollister, Licking, Cabool, Merriam Woods, Mansfield, Rockaway Beach, Gainesville, Norwood, Hartville, Summersville, Taneyville, Raymondville, Bakersfield, Kissee Mills, Dawson, Bull Creek, Pomona, Table Rock, Theodosia, South Fork, Kirbyville, Pontiac, Brandsville, Huggins, Wasola, Plato, Sundown, Vanzant, Drury, Gentryville, Brushyknob and Rockbridge. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: DOUGLAS, MO ... HOWELL, MO ... OZARK, MO ... TANEY, 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.