As a result of the heavy rainfall, MODOT is reporting several area roadways are closed due to flooding at this hour.

The closures are in Saline, Carroll, Chariton, Cooper, Howard and Lafayette Counties right now, but the list could grow as the day progresses.

In Saline County, Highway 127 is closed north of Sweet Springs at Salt Pond Creek; also Highway 41 between Marshall and Miami near the intersection of Highway 122/Route NN at Fairville.

In Carroll County, Highway 10 between Carrollton and Norborne; Route UU is closed at Big Creek southwest of Bosworth and Northeast of Carrollton; Route WW at Big Creek near Tina; and Routes D, E and PP just north of Norborne are closed.

In Chariton County, Route J just south of Dalton; Route E at Yellow Creek; Route O at Tree Branch Creek; and Route NN south of Salisbury are closed.

In Cooper County, Highway 87 just south of I-70; Highway 5 at Petite Saline Creek just south of I-70; and Route B south of Lone Elm are closed.

In Howard County, Highway 240 is closed all the way from Glasgow to Fayette; Highway 124 is closed from Fayette to near Harrisburg in Boone County; Route N northeast of Fayette; and Routes A and W near Hilldale are closed.

In Lafayette County, Highway 13 just south of Higginsville is closed.

There could be other roadways closed. To keep up to date, visit MODOT’s Traveler Information map at modot.org.