* WHAT. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE. Portions of southern Illinois, including the following areas, Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Perry IL, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, White and Williamson, southwest Indiana, including the following areas, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick, and southeast Missouri, including the following areas, Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Mississippi, New Madrid, Perry MO, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne MO. * WHEN. Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will produce heavy rainfall capable of flooding commonly flood prone areas. These storms will also have a tendency to repeat their heavy rains over the same areas. Rainfall totals may approach 2 to 4 inches in total and could be locally higher in some locations. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE. Portions of southwest Illinois, including the following areas, Monroe IL, Randolph IL and Saint Clair IL and Missouri, including the following areas, Cole MO, Crawford MO, Franklin MO, Gasconade MO, Iron MO, Jefferson MO, Madison MO, Moniteau MO, Osage MO, Reynolds MO, Saint Francois MO, Saint Louis City MO, Saint Louis MO, Sainte Genevieve MO and Washington MO. * WHEN. From 10 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Training thunderstorms capable of locally heavy rainfall could produce areas of 2 to 5 inches of total rainfall.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri. Meramec River near Arnold. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Meramec River near Arnold. * WHEN. Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS. At 24.7 feet, Hawkins Road south of Meramec Bottom Road begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.7 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri. Meramec River near Arnold. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Meramec River near Arnold. * WHEN. Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS. At 24.7 feet, Hawkins Road south of Meramec Bottom Road begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.7 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 24.8 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois. Illinois River at La Grange LD. Illinois River at Meredosia. Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Illinois River at Hardin. * WHEN. Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 26.8 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 26.8 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri. Meramec River near Arnold. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Meramec River near Arnold. * WHEN. Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS. At 24.7 feet, Hawkins Road south of Meramec Bottom Road begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.6 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 24.8 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois. Missouri. Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. . The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois. Missouri. Mississippi River at Chester. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Mississippi River at Mel Price LD. * WHEN. Until tomorrow evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 21.1 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 20.0 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois. Illinois River at La Grange LD. Illinois River at Meredosia. Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Illinois River at Hardin. * WHEN. Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 26.9 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 26.9 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri. Meramec River near Arnold. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Meramec River near Arnold. * WHEN. Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS. At 24.7 feet, Hawkins Road south of Meramec Bottom Road begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.5 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 24.8 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.4 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

* WHAT. Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE. A portion of east central Missouri, including the following counties, southeastern Franklin, Jefferson, southwestern Saint Louis and northwestern Washington. * WHEN. Until 315 PM CDT. * IMPACTS. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 1220 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include. Arnold, Festus, Union, Eureka, Pacific, De Soto, Pevely, Crystal City, St. Clair, Herculaneum, Hillsboro, Byrnes Mill, Cedar Hill, High Ridge, Gray Summit, Antonia, Villa Ridge, Murphy, Barnhart and Oakville.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 204 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS MONROE RANDOLPH IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI CRAWFORD FRANKLIN GASCONADE JEFFERSON WASHINGTON IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI IRON MADISON REYNOLDS SAINT FRANCOIS SAINTE GENEVIEVE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHESTER, FARMINGTON, SPARTA, SULLIVAN, UNION, AND WASHINGTON.

TORNADO WATCH 204 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS MONROE RANDOLPH IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI CRAWFORD FRANKLIN GASCONADE JEFFERSON WASHINGTON IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI IRON MADISON REYNOLDS SAINT FRANCOIS SAINTE GENEVIEVE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHESTER, FARMINGTON, SPARTA, SULLIVAN, UNION, AND WASHINGTON.

FFWLSX The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for. Southeastern Franklin County in east central Missouri. Jefferson County in east central Missouri. Southwestern Saint Louis County in east central Missouri. Northwestern Washington County in east central Missouri. * Until 345 PM CDT. * At 1248 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE. Radar indicated. 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. Arnold, Festus, Union, Eureka, Pacific, De Soto, Pevely, Crystal City, St. Clair, Herculaneum, Hillsboro, Byrnes Mill, Cedar Hill, High Ridge, Gray Summit, Antonia, Villa Ridge, Murphy, Barnhart and Oakville. This includes the following State Parks. Mastodon Historic Site, Sandy Creek Covered Bridge Historic Site, Gov. Dunklin's Grave Historic Site and Robertsville State Park. This includes the following highways. Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 242 and 253. Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 174 and 191.

* WHAT. Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE. A portion of southwest Illinois, including the following county, Monroe. * WHEN. Until 545 PM CDT. * IMPACTS. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 241 PM CDT, the public reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include. Waterloo, Red Bud, Oakville, Valmeyer, New Design, Fountain, Hecker, Maeystown, Burksville, Wartburg, Madonnaville, Foster Pond, Monroe City, Chalfin Bridge, Ames and Harrisonville.

At 218 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE. Radar indicated. 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. Arnold, Festus, Union, Eureka, Pacific, De Soto, Pevely, Crystal City, St. Clair, Herculaneum, Hillsboro, Byrnes Mill, Cedar Hill, High Ridge, Gray Summit, Antonia, Villa Ridge, Murphy, Barnhart and Oakville. This includes the following State Parks. Mastodon Historic Site, Sandy Creek Covered Bridge Historic Site, Gov. Dunklin's Grave Historic Site and Robertsville State Park. This includes the following highways. Interstate 44 in Missouri between exits 242 and 253. Interstate 55 in Missouri between exits 174 and 191.

TORNADO WATCH 204 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS MONROE RANDOLPH IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI CRAWFORD FRANKLIN GASCONADE JEFFERSON WASHINGTON IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI IRON MADISON REYNOLDS SAINT FRANCOIS SAINTE GENEVIEVE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHESTER, FARMINGTON, SPARTA, SULLIVAN, UNION, AND WASHINGTON.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 204 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS WASHINGTON IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS SAINT CLAIR THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BELLEVILLE AND CAHOKIA.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri. Meramec River near Arnold. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Meramec River near Arnold. * WHEN. Until Wednesday, May 15. * IMPACTS. At 27.0 feet, Meramec Bottom Road between Wells Road and Kerth Road begins flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.4 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 24.7 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.4 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois. Illinois River at La Grange LD. Illinois River at Meredosia. Illinois River at Valley City. Illinois River at Hardin. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Illinois River at Hardin. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 25.0 feet, Flood Stage. Lowland flooding of unprotected agricultural land begins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.9 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 26.9 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.9 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.