A 12-24 hour rainfall of 2 - 5 inches fell across parts of East Central and Southeast Missouri causing widespread minor to moderate flooding. Most of the problems were caused by small streams and creeks that rose out of their banks, and by the ponding of  water in low areas on streets and roads. In the St. Louis Metropolitan area flooded streets were the rule. In the City of St. Louis, a 50 foot section of Vandeventer Avenue buckled due to water pressure under the street. Many major intersections in the city became impassable due to high water. In St. Louis County, flooded streets were reported in Maplewood, Maryland Heights, Affton, University City, Bridgeton, Hazelwood, and Florissant. Interstate 55 at Union Road in south St. Louis County had to be closed for a while due to 2 feet of water on the highway. In St. Charles County, Highway B and C became impassable due to floodwater from Dardenne and Belleau Creeks. In Lincoln County, Highway 79 had to be closed due to water from the flooded Cuivre River.  In Iron County in Southeast Missouri, at least two school districts canceled classes after high water made roads impassable to school buses. Officials with Arcadia Valley R-2 and South Iron County R-1 districts closed schools because of  the flooded roads. In St. Francois County, flooding made its way into the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney's office in Farmington, damaging files, office equipment and carpeting.

Heavy Rain in IRON, MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Rain in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Rain in ST. LOUIS (C), MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Rain in STE. GENEVIEVE, MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Rain in WASHINGTON, MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Rain in ST. FRANCOIS, MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Rain in CRAWFORD, MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Rain in REYNOLDS, MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Rain in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Rain in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Rain in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Rain in LINCOLN, MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Heavy Rain in MADISON, MISSOURI
From 17-NOV-03 07:00:00 to 18-NOV-03 07:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.