Excessive rain fell over extreme southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri during the morning and afternoon of 13 June.  Storm total rainfall was greater than six inches in a few locations of Greene, Stone, and Christian counties.  Widespread amounts in these counties ranged from to three to six inches, which caused major flash flooding within the city of Springfield.  Approximately 35 water rescues were performed in Springfield as hundreds of roads became flooded and dangerous to motorists.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 13-JUN-08 05:00:00 to 13-JUN-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVOIS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A creek that flows near downtown Gravois Mills flooded streets and store fronts.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 13-JUN-08 10:47:00 to 13-JUN-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BILLINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several locations across Christian County experienced flash flooding due to excessive rainfall.  Rainfall amounts of one to five inches fell on saturated soil conditions from unusual rainfall during previous months.  The extreme northern section of the county experienced the greatest rainfall.  Specific locations that flooded included the intersection of Terrell Road and Beal Road, a section of Nicholas Road just south of its intersection with Highway AA, and a low water crossing along Center Road at its intersection with Bull Creek.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 13-JUN-08 12:00:00 to 13-JUN-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two to four inches of rain fell over Dallas County.  Widespread flash flooding occurred.  Specific locations that flooded included sections of Highway M and sections of Highway B.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 13-JUN-08 14:13:00 to 13-JUN-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMANSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to three inches of rain fell over Polk County.  Widespread flooding occurred throughout the county.  Areas near the Pomme De Terre River were impacted the greatest, as the river flooded nearby lowlands.  One water rescue occurred along Highway 32 near the river.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 13-JUN-08 13:30:00 to 13-JUN-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding occurred across Webster County from excessive rainfall.  Rainfall amounts ranged from three to five inches.  Some specific locations that flooded included a section of fellowship road one mile north of Marshfield, a section of Cologna Road, a section of Timber Ridge Road, a section of Greenwood Road, a section of Jarrett Branch Road, and a section of Plank School Road.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 13-JUN-08 13:47:00 to 13-JUN-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED OAK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two to three and a half inches of rain fell over Lawrence County.  The combination of this heavy rain along with pre-existing moist antecedant conditions caused widespread flooding across Lawrence County.  Specific locations that experienced flooding included a section of Farm Road 2110 northwest of Mount Vernon, and the intersection of Highway NN and Highway 97.

Flash Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 13-JUN-08 05:00:00 to 13-JUN-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

One to three inches of rain fell across Barton County.  Flooding of several areas occurred which included the intersection of Highway V and Highway K, along with a section of Highway 126 near its intersection with the North Fork of the Spring River.

Flash Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 13-JUN-08 13:00:00 to 13-JUN-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two to four inches of rain caused numerous low water crossings and low lying roads to flood county wide.  A few specific locations that flooded included a section of Highway D near its intersection with the Spring River, a section of Highway O, and a section of Highway 37 near its intersection with the Spring River.

Flash Flood in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 13-JUN-08 07:00:00 to 13-JUN-08 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FILLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Alder Creek flooded a section of County Road 651.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 13-JUN-08 08:15:00 to 13-JUN-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORNET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One and a half to three inches of rain fell across Newton County.  Widespread flooding of low lying roads and low water crossings occurred.  The city of Neosho experienced flooding in the downtown area while the Little Lost Creek flooded a section of Highway CC.  A creek in Wentworth also flooded low areas near the community.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 13-JUN-08 09:47:00 to 13-JUN-08 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Major flash flooding occurred in the city of Springfield.  Thirty five water rescues were performed as hundreds of streets became impassable to motorists.  Pearson and Wilson creeks experienced record flooding, while South Creek, Jordan Creek, and Dry Sac Creek experienced near record flooding.  Several rainfall measurements over the city of Springfield indicated that widespread four to six inches of rain occurred.  Widespread flooding also occurred in rural areas of Greene County.  A few locations that flooded within the county included several streets near the community of Republic, a section of Nicholas Road north of Highway AA, numerous sections of Highway CC between Highway 13 and Highway 65, the intersection of Highway 125 and Highway OO, the intersection of Highway 125 and Highway A, a section of Highway O near its intersection with the Sac River, sections of Farm Road 148 and Farm Road 150 near the Brookline area, and the intersection of Farm Road 144 and Farm Road 193.