Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and south central Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Maries, Miller and Pulaski. In east central Missouri, Phelps. In south central Missouri, Dent, Howell, Oregon, Shannon and Texas.

* WHEN...From 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall and localized areas of up to 3 to 5 inches of rain in short spans of time. This may result in flash flooding in localized areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood