Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 800 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Little Osage River near Horton affecting Vernon County. Marmaton River near Nevada affecting Vernon County. Osage River at Taberville affecting Vernon and St. Clair Counties. For the Little Osage River...including Horton...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Marmaton River...including Nevada...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Osage River...including Taberville...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Osage River near Horton. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, flood waters impact county roads west of Interstate 49, along the Little Osage River. Especially, low areas along Route D, Route V, and Route WW, or near the communities of Stotesbury and Metz are affected by flood waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 47.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 41.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 49.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 31.3 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 41.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 47.2 feet on 03/21/1984. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood