A slow-moving upper level trough approached the region by the 12th and did not pass east of the region until the 16th. Lots of warm and moist air was pulled north. At the surface, a cold front approached and only slowly moved east of the Mississippi River between the 13th and 14th. Numerous rounds of showers produced scattered flash flooding. Most counties reported a lot of standing water with many road closures. During a roughly 5 to 6 day timeframe, widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches were reported. Isolated amounts from 4 to 6 inches occurred.

Flash Flood in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 14-JAN-07 00:33:00 to 14-JAN-07 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW MADRID
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Street flooding was reported in the city.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 14-JAN-07 21:00:00 to 15-JAN-07 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAPPAPELLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over a road near Wappapello Dam.

Flash Flood in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 14-JAN-07 21:00:00 to 15-JAN-07 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIPHAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over several streets in the city.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 13-JAN-07 20:30:00 to 14-JAN-07 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARVIELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding of creeks and roads occurred. Water was flowing across Missouri Highways 158 and 142 near Harviell and Neelyville. Both highways were closed. Water was reported over several secondary roads in the southern half of the county. Cane Creek overflowed west of Poplar Bluff, and the Little Black River and Pike Creek overflowed their banks.

Flash Flood in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 14-JAN-07 00:35:00 to 14-JAN-07 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST PRAIRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Extensive flooding occurred in East Prairie. Over 5 inches of rain was measured at the city's water treatment plant over a four-day period. Several streets were flooded badly. Subdivisions around the outskirts of town were flooded, including some that flood very rarely. Water was over portions of U.S. Highway 60/62 east of Charleston.

Flash Flood in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 13-JAN-07 20:30:00 to 14-JAN-07 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEXTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Most secondary roads had 2 to 3 inches of standing water. Some gravel roads had as much as one foot of standing water. High water signs were posted on some roads. Most of the flooded roads were in the southern half of the county.

Flash Flood in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 13-JAN-07 17:30:00 to 14-JAN-07 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIPHAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several secondary roads were flooded, mainly throughout the eastern portion of the county. Creeks were out of their banks and spreading across secondary roads in southeast Ripley County.