Heavy rain leads to flash flooding, water rescues in southern Missouri

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Up to 6 inches of rain have fallen in parts of southern Missouri, prompting flash flooding in several rural areas and endangering a levee near a lake. More heavy rain is in the forecast for much of the state through Wednesday. The National Weather Service office in suburban St. Louis says flash flooding could be worsened by fallen leaves clogging drains and culverts. Several counties in southeastern Missouri were under a flash flood warning. There were no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities Monday. St. Francois County Emergency Management said in a Facebook post that a levee near Iron Mountain Lake was in danger of failing. Evacuation was suggested but not mandated.