Two clusters of showers and thunderstorms impacted mainly extreme southeast Kansas and far southwest Missouri. Flash flooding occurred with both clusters. Two to six inches of rain fell on saturated soil conditions, leading to a quick onset of flash flooding.

Flash Flood in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-08 12:30:00 to 07-MAY-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOTESBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three to four inches of rain fell over Vernon County.  Widespread flash flooding occurred on secondary roads.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-08 15:20:00 to 07-MAY-08 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A section of Highway C flooded and was impassable to motorists.

Flash Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-08 21:30:00 to 08-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURGESS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding occurred for the second time within a 24 hour period.  A few locations that were flooded included Dry Branch Creek over a section of Highway V near its intersection with Highway K, a section of Highway M two miles north of Highway 126, the North Fork of the Spring River flooded over a section of Highway 126, and the North Fork of the Spring River flooded areas near Lamar.

Flash Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-08 21:30:00 to 08-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Joplin Airport ASOS measured 5.71 inches of rain within a 24 hour period.  This excessive rain caused flash flooding in nearly all areas that typically flood during excessive rain.  More specifically, Jonas Creek in Webb City experienced major flooding that damaged a bridge and lifted a large section of asphalt off of a road.  The creek also flooded 30 homes.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-08 21:44:00 to 08-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORNET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to five inches of rain fell over Newton County.  All areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rain were flooded.  More specifically, a few of these locations included a section of Highway CC between Highway K and Highway 60, urban areas of extreme southern Joplin, and urban areas within the city of Neosho.

Hail in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-08 09:31:00 to 07-MAY-08 09:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGAR SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-08 19:12:00 to 07-MAY-08 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEVILLE
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning caused a mobile home to burn down.

Flash Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-08 12:30:00 to 07-MAY-08 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURGESS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding of numerous creeks and small streams occurred near the community of Lamar.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-08 22:03:00 to 08-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few roads across the county were flooded.  The area that appeared to be impacted the greatest was near Fort Leonard Wood.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 08-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 08-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RESCUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A section of Highway 37 north of Stotts City was flooded from the Spring River.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 08-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 08-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several secondary roads south of Marshfield flooded through the overnight hours.

Flash Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 08-MAY-08 00:00:00 to 08-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flat Creek flooded low lying areas along with several low water crossings.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-08 21:43:00 to 08-MAY-08 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMANSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two to four inches of rain fell over Polk County.  All areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rain were flooded.  Perhaps the area that was impacted the greatest was the Pomme De Terre River.  All low water crossings that intersect the river were impassable to motorists.

Flash Flood in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 07-MAY-08 14:15:00 to 07-MAY-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNOBBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tributary of Knobby Creek flooded over a section of Highway DD.