Multiple Threats of Severe Weather and Flooding Across Southeast Missouri Through Saturday

Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact southeast Missouri through Saturday night, bringing with them a combination of severe weather threats and the potential for significant flooding.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1 a.m. Sunday, with forecast models indicating an additional 3 to 6 inches of rainfall, and some areas could see more. The probability of more than 5 inches of rain is currently estimated between 50 and 80 percent.

This afternoon and evening, isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible, especially across southeast Missouri. The storms may produce damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, quarter-sized hail, and possibly weak EF-0 to EF-1 tornadoes, depending on how far north a stalled front is able to push.

The highest risk timeframe for severe storms is Friday between 4 p.m. and midnight. A stalled frontal boundary will keep the region unstable, fueling several rounds of storms through the weekend. The main threats will be large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes, especially in areas within the Enhanced Risk zone.

In addition to the severe weather threat, the risk of flash flooding and river flooding is very high. The saturated ground and continued rounds of rain could lead to significant flooding across southeast and east-central Missouri, with the worst impacts expected Friday evening into early Saturday.

Residents are urged to stay weather-aware, monitor forecasts closely, and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Flooding can occur quickly, especially overnight, and motorists are reminded to never drive through flooded roadways.

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