Alertes en vigueurDes Arc, MO

The National Weather Service in St Louis has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Northeastern Iron County in southeastern Missouri Until 700 PM CDT. At 459 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 3 and 9 inches of rain have fallen. 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 Ironton, Pilot Knob, Arcadia, Belleview and Granite. This includes the following State Park
S: Fort Davidson Historic Site and Elephant Rocks State Park.

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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. 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.

What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of southwest Illinois, including the following area, Randolph IL and Missouri, including the following areas, Crawford MO, Iron MO, Madison MO, Reynolds MO, Saint Francois MO, Sainte Genevieve MO and Washington MO.
When: Through Saturday evening.
Impacts: Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
Additional Details: - Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast through the day on Saturday. Any storm will be capable of producing heavy rainfall. The biggest concern for additional flash flooding is in areas that saw the most rain last night into early this morning. Up to 6-12+" of rain fell in a northwest to southeast axis from southern Crawford through northeast Reynolds, western and southern Iron, and southwest Madison counties.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.