Active AlertsGeorgetown, MO

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of Kansas, including the following areas, Johnson KS, Leavenworth, Linn KS, Miami and Wyandotte and Missouri, including the following areas, Adair, Bates, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Clay, Clinton, Cooper, Henry, Howard, Jackson, Johnson MO, Lafayette, Linn MO, Livingston, Macon, Pettis, Platte, Randolph, Ray and Saline.
When: Through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
Additional Details: - Thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall will continue through early Thursday morning across much of central Missouri and far eastern Kansas. Flash flooding has already been reported in some areas, with more flooding expected in the watch area, especially in central Missouri, overnight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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.