The following events were reported: Flash Flood, Flood. These occurred near station USW00013994, approximately 26.1499 km away, between 2015-12-26 13:45:00 and 2015-12-31 23:59:00. The flood was caused by Heavy Rain. Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The events caused property damage valued at 239700000.0 and crop damage of 0.0. Episode Narrative: A prolonged period of rainfall occurred from the early morning hours of December 26th to the evening of December 28th. The heaviest rainfall occurred in a 50 to 75 mile wide swath from southwest Missouri through the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area and into central Illinois. Three day rainfall totals within this swath ranged from 6 to 12 inches, with lighter amounts extending both northwest and southeast to the state border. Some of the precipitation fell as a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow across northwest portions of the state. All of this rain caused historic river flooding for the many rivers throughout the region. This resulted in floods of record on the Bourbeuse River at Union, the Meramec River at Pacific, Eureka, Valley Park, and Arnold, and major flooding on the Missouri River (at Gasconade and Hermann), the Mississippi River at Winfield Lock and Dam and points downstream, the Cuivre River at Old Monroe, Dardenne Creek, the Gasconade River, the Moreau River, the Illinois River, and the Kaskaskia River at Vandalia. The only location not reporting flooding after this event was the Salt River near New London, where the Clarence Cannon Dam regulates the flow. All other forecast points reported at least minor flooding. Seven flooding deaths were reported in our area due to the heavy rains. Approximately 1500 structures were either damaged or destroyed by the flood waters in the forecast area. At this time dollar amount damages are expected to top $1 billion dollars. A prolonged period of rainfall occurred from the early morning hours of December 26th to the evening of December 28th. Event Narrative: Between 5 and 6 inches of rain fell causing flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded across the county including Highway N between Highway K and Weiss Road. Dardenne Creek was well out of its banks in this location. At least one home was flooded with about 3 to 4 feet of water. Several water rescues occurred in this area as between 6 to 8 vehicles became stranded in the flood waters. Other roads closed were Routes C, B and D as well as Highway 94 near Defiance. Another water rescue occurred on Highway F one mile northwest of Defiance. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell causing flash flooding. Several roads were flooded including Route Y west of Foley. Between 7 and 10 inches of rain fell across St. Louis County during a 2 day period. All of this rain caused the creeks and rivers to rise. The Meramec River went into major flood with several points cresting at record levels. Almost 900 structures were either damaged or destroyed from the river flooding, with Eureka, Valley Park and Fenton being some of the worst hit areas in St. Louis County. One school, Eureka High School, sustained some flooding damage, mainly to the gymnasium area, which included the wood gym floors, locker rooms, wrestling room, aerobics room and a storage area. Also, two Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District wastewater treatment plants were inundated by the flood waters from the Meramec River. Damage to the plants was estimated around $16 million. The river flooding caused two major interstate highways to be shut down for a couple of days, I-55 just north of Arnold and I-44 in Valley Park. Total damage estimates so far were around $235 million. Between 7 and 11 inches of rain fell across St. Charles County during a 2 day period. The Missouri and Mississippi Rivers went into major flood as well as Dardenne Creek. Almost 300 structures were either damaged or destroyed from the river flooding, with St. Peters and St. Charles being the worst hit areas in St. Charles County. Damage estimates so far were around $2.3 million. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain fell across the northern portions of Jefferson County on Dec. 26th through the morning hours of Dec. 27th. Numerous roads were flooded. Another round of heavy rain, between 4 and 6 inches of rain fell across St. Charles County December 27th and 28th. This caused more flash flooding. Between 5 and 8 inches of rain fell across Jefferson County during a 2 day period. The Meramec River and Big River went into major flood with several points cresting at record levels. Forty four homes were destroyed, 975 buildings had major damage and 308 buildings had minor damage from the river flooding, with Arnold being the worst hit in Jefferson County. Also, the High Ridge District 2 water treatment plant was inundated by the flood waters on December 30th, cutting off water supply to at least 20,000 residents. Damage estimates so far were around $2.2 million. Over 5 inches of rain fell across St. Louis County on Dec. This caused major flash flooding. Deer Creek in Brentwood rose nearly 11 feet in just 3 hours along with Black Creek, which sent water onto Manchester Road. Ten people had to be rescued from cars, homes and businesses in this area. In Wildwood, around 9 pm on the 26th, two vehicles were swept off of Wild Horse Creek Road, near intersection with Puellman Road. The first vehicle tried to navigate through the flooded roadway but became stranded. The high school student called his father, who hurried to the scene to from the opposite direction. He too became stranded and his car was lifted and carried down stream. He managed to climb out of his vehicle and cling to a tree, until he could be rescued. The son managed to get to safety on his own. Neither sustained any injuries. Another round of heavy rain, between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell across Lincoln County December 27th and 28th. Numerous roads and farm fields were flooded. Another round of heavy rain, between 3 and 4 inches of rain fell across the City of St. Louis December 27th and 28th. This caused flash flooding. A second round of heavy rain fell from December 27th through December 28th dumping an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain. Numerous roads were flooded including Route W in both directions, Route BB in both directions, US Highway 61, US Highway 67 at Joachim Creek and Route AA in both directions. Another round of heavy rain, between 4 and 5 inches of rain fell across St. Louis County December 27th and 28th. The flooding persisted across St. Charles County on December 27th and 28th. Numerous roads remained flooded. Interstate 70 had to be shut down between exits 220 and 222 because Dardenne Creek rose 6 feet above flood stage in St. Peters (DRCM7). This caused the Interstate to be flooded by several feet of water. The highway was shut down both directions around Noon on December 27th. Westbound I-70 was reopened at 645 am and eastbound was finally reopened at 130 pm on December 28th.