A rather well-developed upper level disturbance moved from the southern Plains northeast into the mid Mississippi Valley. Sufficient moisture and convergence was present along an 850 mb warm front over southern Missouri for widespread heavy convection.

Flash Flood in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-07 10:00:00 to 03-MAY-07 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN BUREN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Schools were dismissed early so students could be transported home safely. Flash flooding of creeks forced buses to reroute. An unofficial rainfall report of 4.6 inches was received from Grandin.

Flood in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-07 16:00:00 to 04-MAY-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEELYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A couple of state roads remained closed due to flooding. These roads included Highway 142 from Neelyville to the Ripley County line and Highway 158 from U.S. 67 to Highway 142.

Flood in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-07 22:00:00 to 04-MAY-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Route KK was closed by flooding from Route 34 to the Carter County line.

Heavy Rain in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-07 15:00:00 to 03-MAY-07 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERNIE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to four inches of water was on streets, causing sewers to begin backing up. An unofficial rainfall report of 1.5 inches was received.

Flash Flood in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-07 19:00:00 to 03-MAY-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAYLOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to 12 inches of water was across B Highway outside of Naylor. Street flooding occurred in Naylor, but no evacuations were conducted.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-07 10:30:00 to 03-MAY-07 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several creeks flooded rapidly after 3 to 7 inches of rain deluged the county. At least two vehicles were swept off roads and into raging creeks. In the first incident, a car was swept off County Road 459 about two miles south of Highway M. A woman was stranded on the roof of the car, which was washed up against some trees. With the assistance of a teenage high school student, the woman and her small dog waded through swiftly moving water to safety. The second incident occurred on County Road 410, north of U.S. Highway 60 in the Mark Twain National Forest. In that incident, a woman was attempting to drive through floodwaters when the vehicle stalled. The car was not swept off the road, and she was able to walk to get help. Numerous rural residents were forced to remain near their homes due to flooded roads. Unofficial rainfall reports for May 3 ranged from 3.2 inches in Poplar Bluff to nearly 7 inches northwest of Poplar Bluff. A meteorologist northwest of Poplar Bluff measured just over four inches in four hours, bringing his 24-hour rainfall to 6.62 inches. Cane Creek overflowed its banks, flooding pastures and cropland. A resident on County Road 421 northwest of Poplar Bluff reported a levy was topped for the first time in 25 years. Gravel county roads were damaged by erosion. There were numerous low water crossing areas and drainage ditches washed out. Up to six inches of water was over Highway 142 south of Poplar Bluff.

Flood in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 03-MAY-07 20:00:00 to 04-MAY-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAYLOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Route H was closed by flooding from Route 142 to the Arkansas state line. Eight families were isolated. Four of the families relocated temporarily, while four others remained stranded.