Severe thunderstorms and relentless rain are triggering catastrophic flooding across the middle of the US this weekend, as areas already hit hard by a recent string of storms and tornadoes remain in the path of this current system.

A 57-year-old man from O’Fallon, Missouri, died after drowning in flood waters in West Plains on Friday, as his car was washed away from the roadway and he was swept into the water.

Missouri faces severe weather and flash flooding, prompting officials to urge motorists to avoid flooded roads and heed safety warnings. Key routes are closed, and travelers should plan for detours.

Multiple water rescues are being reported after severe weather caused flash flooding in the Heartland Friday evening

After several days of torrential rainfall, a stretch that has extended into the weekend, several spots around metro St. Louis are now experiencing rising waters and significant flooding threats.

Life-threatening flash flooding will continue and major river flooding will develop from the South into the Ohio Valley this weekend. Severe storms could also produce tornadoes, wind damage and large hail,

Southeast Missouri faces potential major flooding as rivers rise, with the Black, Current, St. Francis, and Mississippi rivers all projected to crest at various flood stages in the coming days.

(KFVS) - Some Heartland proms have been rescheduled due to flooding. In New Madrid County, Missouri, prom was rescheduled for Saturday, April 12. According to the New Madrid County R1 School District, the updated schedule includes: The Woodland School District in Marble Hill rescheduled its prom for April 12 due to flooding.

More than half of all flash flooding fatalities in Missouri involve a vehicle, with 87% of those fatalities occurring between 2015 and 2018, and it is advised to turn around and go another way

The Bakersfield, Mo., community is staying strong after battling fires, the EF-3 tornado that killed three people, and flooding from this weekend.