Steady amounts of light to moderate rain caused streams and creeks to slowly rise out of their banks across much of extreme southeast Kansas and the Missouri Ozarks.  Widespread rainfall amounts from 3 March and 4 March ranged from one to four inches.  The greatest rainfall totals occurred over Taney, Ozark, Douglas, and Howell counties where significant flooding of secondary roads caused several school districts to cancel school on 4 March.

Flood in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 10:13:00 to 04-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A section of Columbus Road near its intersection with Highway H flooded for several hours.

Flood in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 10:39:00 to 04-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A section of Highway C northwest of Buffalo flooded for several hours.

Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 02:38:00 to 03-MAR-08 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORNET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads flooded in the city of Neosho.  A section of Highway 125 near Fairview also flooded and became impassable to motorists.

Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 06:40:00 to 04-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMANSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flooding occurred over Polk County.  Specific locations that were impacted included a section of Highway V east of Humansville, a section of South 28th Road near Fair Play, a section of East 410th Road near Halfway, a section of Highway P near Goodson, and nearly all low water crossings were impassable to motorists throughout the entire county.

Flood in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 08:30:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOIL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several areas of Ozark County experienced flooding.  A couple of specific locations that flooded included low lying roads near Noble and a section of Highway 95 southwest of Wasola.

Flood in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 08:45:00 to 04-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WET GLAIZE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A section of Highway H northeast of Stoutland flooded for several hours.

Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 11:06:00 to 04-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RESCUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Spring River flooded a section of Highway 97 north of Stotts City for several hours.

Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORDLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A section of Highway Z southeast of Fordland was flooded and impassable to motorists for several hours.

Flood in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LICKING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread flooding occurred over Texas County.  A section of Highway BB one quarter mile east of the bridge over the Big Piney River became flooded and impassable to motorists.  A 53 year old man was killed after his car was swept off of Highway BB.  An investigation concluded that the man may not have observed the flooding prior to driving into it.  Visibilities were reduced due to heavy snow.

Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A section of Highway C was impassable to motorists for several hours due to flooding.

Flood in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 01:26:00 to 04-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANTIAGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor flooding occurred over Benton County. A couple of specific locations that flooded included a section of Highway 83 two miles south of Warsaw and a section of Lone Star Road south of Warsaw.

Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 01:26:00 to 04-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURGESS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred near creeks and rivers.  The North Fork of the Spring River flooded a section of Highway 126 near its intersection with Highway 71 for several hours.

Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 01:30:00 to 03-MAR-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINCOE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sections of Highway F and Highway 59 experienced flooding.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 07:18:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOGWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flooding occurred over Douglas County.  Specific locations that were impacted included a section of Highway FF east of Ava, a section of Highway Y west of Ava, and a section of Highway EE east of Vanzant.

Flood in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Widespread flooding occurred over Howell County.  Specific locations that experienced this flooding included a section of County Road 1550 just south of Highway 60, a section of Highway Y four miles south of its intersection with Highway 60, and a section of Highway 142 at its intersection with Myatt Creek.

Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 03-MAR-08 08:45:00 to 05-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A section of Highway AB approximately six miles northeast of Mansfield was flooded and impassable to motorists for a couple of days.