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The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri Blackwater River at Valley City affecting Johnson and Pettis Counties. Blackwater River near Blue Lick affecting Cooper and Saline Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Blackwater River at Valley City.
When: From Thursday afternoon to late Friday evening.
Impacts: At 22.0 feet, woodlands and farm fields along the river begin to flood.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 22.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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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.