KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Forecasters say up to 5 inches of rain are possible in parts of Missouri and Kansas by late Thursday.

A southbound cold front is on a collision course with a low pressure system drifting out of Oklahoma, prompting the National Weather Service to post a flood watch through Thursday night.

Areas of Kansas and Missouri are expected to be hit with several rounds of heavy rain, producing accumulations of more than 2 inches to as much as 5 inches. Forecasters say flash floods as well as stream and river flooding are likely.

The Wichita Eagle says authorities there are warning motorists to watch out for slick driving conditions in light rain that began falling overnight. Police say one person is dead after one of numerous accidents during a rainy morning commute.