This extraordinary event consisted of three primary waves of severe weather and flooding. The first occurred during the early morning of May 7th. The second consisted of four separate severe and flooding events which overlapped and lasted from the mid-morning of May 7th, to near sunrise on May 8th. The last wave of severe weather and flooding swept through the area during the evening of May 8th, into the early morning hours of May 9th. Rainfall amounts of four to eight inches fell across the area during this 36 to 48 hour period. Excessive rainfall amounts greater than 10 inches were shown over Bourbon, Crawford, Vernon, Cedar, and Morgan counties, with several observers reporting amounts in excess of 11 inches. The widespread heavy rain amounts and periods of torrential rainfall rates resulted in extensive flooding of small streams and creeks, county roads, low water crossings and other low lying areas. Major highways were also affected. The widespread flooding forced evacuations in several communities and the closing of some schools. A 17 year old female died after being swept off a low water crossing on Beaver Creek six miles north of Mountain Grove, or along the Wright/Texas County border.  More specific county information along with all monetary damages, will be included in the flood narrative listed on May 9th.

Flash Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-02 21:00:00 to 08-MAY-02 00:00:00 (CST)
Location: LAMAR
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-02 22:00:00 to 08-MAY-02 01:00:00 (CST)
Location: HALLTOWN
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in DADE, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-02 22:00:00 to 08-MAY-02 01:00:00 (CST)
Location: GREENFIELD
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-02 16:30:00 to 07-MAY-02 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: HERMITAGE
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-02 17:45:00 to 07-MAY-02 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: EL DORADO SPGS
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-02 10:00:00 to 07-MAY-02 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: WARSAW
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-02 08:00:00 to 07-MAY-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: ROLLA
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-02 22:00:00 to 08-MAY-02 01:00:00 (CST)
Location: CASSVILLE
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 08-MAY-02 00:00:00 to 08-MAY-02 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: GROVESPRING
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 09-MAY-02 01:30:00 to 09-MAY-02 04:30:00 (CST)
Location: VICHY
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 09-MAY-02 01:35:00 to 09-MAY-02 03:00:00 (CST)
Location: TUSCUMBIA
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 09-MAY-02 00:25:00 to 09-MAY-02 03:00:00 (CST)
Location: FLORENCE
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 09-MAY-02 01:30:00 to 09-MAY-02 05:00:00 (CST)
Location: WAYNESVILLE
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-02 16:40:00 to 07-MAY-02 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: NEVADA
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-02 10:00:00 to 07-MAY-02 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: LOWRY CITY
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT