Heavy rainfall has caused flooding issues along US HWY 59 forcing crews to close part of the highway.

MODOT is preparing to close US Hwy 59 between Tarkio and Fairfax due to flooding. Start finding an alternate route now.

— Atchison County (@AtchisonCounty) December 14, 2015

Atchison County posted on twitter that US Hwy 59 between Tarkio and Fairfax is being closed due to flooding.  Motorists are urged to find alternative routes.