Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Many flood deaths occur in vehicles.

At 309 PM CDT, Emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Carthage. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. Multiple reports of flash flooding have been received from the Carthage area. 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... Northern Joplin, Carthage, Webb City, Oronogo, Carterville, Alba, Purcell, Carytown, Asbury, Neck City, Avilla, Brooklyn Heights and Waco.