Alertes en vigueurJoplin, MO

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of southwest Missouri, including the following county, Jasper.
When: Until 600 PM CST.
Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Additional Details: - At 1210 PM CST, Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The river gage for the North Fork Spring River at Purcell is reporting minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Jasper, Alba, Purcell, Carytown, Asbury, Neck City, Waco, Maple Grove, Dudenville and Opolis. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles.