00:00Flash floods are slamming the Midwest tonight.
00:02The same storm system driving this week's tornado outbreak
00:06is now dumping record rainfall across seven states.
00:09Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee
00:14are all under active flood warnings tonight.
00:17River levels are rising rapidly across dozens of communities.
00:21The Missouri River and its tributaries are approaching flood stage in multiple locations.
00:26In some areas, rivers have already crested at levels not seen since 2019.
00:32Emergency services are conducting water rescues in parts of Missouri and Arkansas.
00:37Overnight rainfall exceeded four inches in under two hours.
00:41The National Weather Service is warning that another two to three inches of rain
00:45is expected through tomorrow.
00:47That additional rainfall could push multiple rivers above major flood stage.
00:52Residents in flood-prone areas along river corridors
00:55are being urged to move to higher ground immediately.
00:59This is not a minor weather event.
01:02When authorities say to evacuate, leave now.
01:05Floods kill more Americans than any other weather hazard after heat.
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