Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many 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...A portion of southwest Missouri, including the following county, Barry. * WHEN...Until 215 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 212 AM CDT, Flat Creek in Barry County was rising significantly due to previous rainfall. - This includes the following low water crossings... Flat Creek at Highway U, Flat Creek at Highway C, Flat Creek at Highway Y and Rockhouse Creek at Farm Road 2145. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Purdy, Butterfield, Mcdowell, Jenkins, Madry, Pleasant Ridge and Wheelerville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood