The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are urging drivers to remain alert and use extreme caution this weekend, as parts of the state prepare for what could be a historic rainfall event.

According to MoDOT, more than six inches of rain are expected in some areas across southeast Missouri.

Camden County is currently under a flood warning through Sunday morning. Officials warn that the farther south you travel, the more severe the rainfall is projected to be.

In the city of Kennett, forecasters predict four to six inches of rain by the end of the weekend. Earlier this week, Missouri Task Force One was deployed to Poplar Bluff to assist with flood-related emergency operations.

"There's a lot of flooding going on down there," Boone County Assistant Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp said. "So, the team was activated last night for a possible water rescue in Van Buren, Missouri. They got to Van Buren and they actually held them in staging for about 45 minutes and kicked them loose to go to Cape County.

Blomenkamp said the team returned to Poplar Bluff late Friday night after rescues were not needed in Cape County.

The team remained stationed there Saturday to continue assisting with potential emergencies, according to Blomenkamp.

As of Saturday evening, MoDOT’s traveler map showed multiple road closures throughout mid-Missouri due to flooding, though the majority of closures were concentrated in the southern region of the state.

"I would tell you that if you don't need to be down there, don't go down there," Blomenkamp said. "There's a lot of flooding. There's a lot of roads that are closed. And we've seen video and news footage of roads that are washed away, bridges that are washed out. So, the situation is very dangerous. If you don't need to be there, don't go there."

The Camden County Emergency Management Facebook page reported serious damage in several areas. Camden County Road and Bridge crews are expected to begin repair work Sunday, though it could take several days to complete, according to the post.

State officials are reminding drivers to never attempt to drive through flooded roadways.

"Use caution when you're driving. Do not overdrive your headlights and when I say that, meaning that if you see water across the roadway at night, you should wait. You should have enough to stop. So, don't overdrive your headlights and end up in water," Blomenkamp said.