producing a tornado. that being across portions of arkansas. the lightning threat is there. the tremendous amount of rainfall that's come down, information out of st. louis, the mississippi river that flows through st. louis, the water levels are cresting and we expect them to crest at 41 feet high. that's the fourth highest level since 1785. that's about 200-plus years they've kept data across the region. only three other times having seen data this high for water levels. it's remarkable because a few weeks ago, few months ago, we were talking about water shortage and water levels being so low in the area. it looks like the rain could continue and taper off here by the early portion of the weekend out there. guys? >> what a difference a few days makes. thanks, pedram. our continuing coverage continues after this. up next, we'll hear from a local congressman. he's going to tell us his reaction to this latest storm.