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Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Missouri Big Creek at Blairstown affecting Henry, Johnson and Cass Counties.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Big Creek at Blairstown.
When: Until Saturday evening.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, the west bank of the creek begins to flood. At 23.0 feet, flooding occurs at the west approach to the N Highway bridge located 0.2 miles west of Blairstown. Flooding also occurs across B Highway near Big Creek which is several miles northwest of Blairstown. At 26.0 feet, many farm levees along Big Creek are overtopped. Flooding of rural areas behind the levees occurs.
Additional Details: - At 11:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 24.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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At 1210 AM CDT, the public reported flash flooding in the Clinton area, with heavy rain spreading into Pettis and Saline counties. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
Source: Public 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 Sedalia, Warrensburg, Marshall, Clinton, Windsor, Knob Noster, Concordia, Sweet Springs, Whiteman Air Force Base, La Monte, Smithton, Green Ridge, Calhoun, Otterville, Houstonia, Whiteman Afb, Coal, Emma, Nelson and Hughesville.

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

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Portions of central and west central Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Pettis. In west central Missouri, Henry and Johnson.
When: Until 200 AM CDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 950 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Sedalia, Clinton, Windsor, La Monte, Smithton, Green Ridge, Calhoun, Deepwater, Houstonia, Coal, Hughesville, Brownington, Tightwad and Sedalia Memorial Arpt. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.