With heavy rains predicted for Wednesday and Thursday,
April 17 and 18, many northeast Missouri ditches, streams and
smaller rivers could flood causing roads to be
impassable.

Since the rapidly moving water rises and falls
quickly during flash flooding, MoDOT reminds motorists it is
dangerous to drive into water-covered roads. If you're driving or
walking and encounter flood water, turn around. Don't drown. It only
takes six inches of water to knock over an adult and cause loss of
control of a vehicle. A foot of water will float many vehicles and
only two feet of rushing water will carry them away, including
pickups and SUVs. The depth of flood water is not always
obvious. It can be especially hard to judge at night. The best
option is to play it safe and turn around.

MoDOT recommends
motorists check the website or call  1-888-275-6636  for the latest
information. All closures can be found online at http://www.modot.org/ on the Traveler Information
Map.