A stationary front draped across the region and a persistent, moist southerly low level flow into this boundary produced two rounds of heavy rainfall across portions of the Missouri Ozarks.  The first round occurred during the early morning hours of September 8th, with the second occurring during the daylight hours of the 8th.  Widespread flash flooding occurred in response to these episodes of heavy rain with rainfall amounts ranging from three to five inches.  The Spring River Basin in Jasper and Lawrence counties observed the heaviest precipitation, causing the river to experience moderate flooding.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 08-SEP-07 09:01:00 to 08-SEP-07 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOSHO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous city streets in the city of Neosho were flooded for several hours.  A section of Highway 86 east of Stark City between Highway O and Highway EE also flooded.

Flash Flood in STONE, MISSOURI
From 08-SEP-07 17:27:00 to 08-SEP-07 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A section of Roundhouse Road and Wire Road west of Crane experienced brief flooding.

Flash Flood in DADE, MISSOURI
From 08-SEP-07 07:55:00 to 08-SEP-07 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PILGRIM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Airplane Pilot

A section of Highway O experienced flooding from Turnback Creek.

Flash Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 08-SEP-07 09:01:00 to 08-SEP-07 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A section of Highway 71 near its intersection with Highway 160 remained closed for several hours due to flooding.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 08-SEP-07 09:54:00 to 08-SEP-07 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLAGLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A bridge along County Road 470 near its intersection with County Road 170 flooded.

Flash Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 08-SEP-07 03:11:00 to 08-SEP-07 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDEN CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was observed in several areas near Golden City.  Locations included a section of Highway 126 west of Golden City, the intersection of Walnut and 160 in Golden City, and the intersection of Highway 126 and 70th Street in Golden City.

Flash Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 08-SEP-07 03:11:00 to 08-SEP-07 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVILLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Widespread flooding was observed across much of Jasper County.  Locations that flooded included the intersection of Fairview and Laurel in Carthage, a section of Highway 96 east of Avilla, the intersection of County Road 140 and Nutmeg, a section of Highway 71, a section of Civil War Street in Carthage, a section of County Road 150, a section of Locust Street in Carthage, the intersection of 7th and Maiden streets in Joplin, the intersection of 4th and Turk streets in Joplin, the intersection of 7th and Illinois streets in Joplin, a large section of County Road 90 near the Spring River, and a section of Highway 96 near its intersection with County Road 70.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 08-SEP-07 03:15:00 to 08-SEP-07 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue was performed on a section of Highway 97.  White Oak Creek flooded and washed a van off the road.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 08-SEP-07 04:00:00 to 08-SEP-07 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A section of West Bypass between Division and Chestnut flooded.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 08-SEP-07 08:04:00 to 08-SEP-07 08:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: RESCUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding continued across much of Lawrence County.  Locations included a section of Highway 97 at the Spring River north of Stotts City, a section of Highway 97 just south of Interstate 44 near Highway NN, and several sections of Highway 96.

Flash Flood in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 08-SEP-07 08:04:00 to 08-SEP-07 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Area creeks flooded several streets.

Flash Flood in DADE, MISSOURI
From 08-SEP-07 03:28:00 to 08-SEP-07 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEINERT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was observed over a section of Highway N two and a half miles south of Highway 160.

Flash Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 08-SEP-07 07:55:00 to 08-SEP-07 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUQUESNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding continued over Jasper County.  Locations include a section of Highway 71 just south of Highway M, a section of Highway 71 near its intersection with Central Avenue, a section Highway 97 near its intersection with Highway N, a section of River Street in Carthage, a section of Baker Street in Carthage, a section of Highway 96 near the Spring River, and a section of Highway V near Carthage, low lying areas near Waco from the Spring River, all low lying streets in the city of Joplin, and all low lying areas in the city of Kendricktown.