Heavy rains overnight forced several area roads to close this morning.

By 8 a.m., rainfall amounts of 2.85 inches in Norwood and 3.1 inches in Ava.

Numerous roads had to be closed because of high water.

The National Weather Service says the rain should move out of the Ozarks by this afternoon.

Low water crossings flooded in parts of the Ozarks this morning from heavy rain. Be careful driving this morning. Turn around – don't drown! Rain is ending but excessive runoff will continue this morning. #mowx #kswx #flooding pic.twitter.com/IjoOcpGOIu

— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) January 25, 2021

Moderate to heavy rainfall will continue until midday. Rain will come to an end from west to east this morning. Flooding of typical low water crossings is likely, generally along and south of Interstate 44 from Joplin to Springfield to Eminence. #mowx #kswx pic.twitter.com/JdIKzbELrK

— NWS Springfield (@NWSSpringfield) January 25, 2021