Full Notification

FFWLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Washington County in east central Missouri... Northern Madison County in southeastern Missouri... Saint Francois County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 100 PM CDT.

* At 1004 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 2 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Farmington, Desloge, Fredericktown, Bismarck, Leadwood, Park Hills, Iron Mountain Lake, Irondale, Junction City, Cobalt, Knob Lick, Roselle, Iron Mountain, Leadington, Caledonia, Doe Run, Catherine Place, Libertyville, Mine La Motte and Frankclay. This includes the following State Parks... St. Joe State Park and Missouri Mines Historic Site.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MADISON, MO ... ST. FRANCOIS, MO ... WASHINGTON, MO

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.