More rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected across Missouri through Tuesday, increasing the risk of flooding across much of the state’s central and southern regions.
A Flood Watch is in effect Monday afternoon for communities including Sedalia, Columbia, Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks region, Rolla, Springfield, Branson, and Joplin.
Meteorologist Ben Price with the National Weather Service in Springfield said some areas have already seen significant rainfall, especially in southwest Missouri…