A powerful storm system, that originated over Arizona and New Mexico, allowed a substantial amount of Gulf of Mexico moisture, to surge north into the center of the United States. Meanwhile, a frontal boundary had stalled across southern Missouri, allowing this moisture to be lifted into central Missouri, in the form of heavy showers and thunderstorms,  March 16 and 17, 2008. Many locations received in excess of one inch of rainfall, with a stripe of 2 to 3 inches of accumulated rainfall, across central Missouri. This led to expansive flooding of area streams and rivers, with numerous state and county roads closed due to high water.

Flood in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 16:49:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Lamine River near Otterville crested at 17.18 feet, or 2.18 feet above flood stage.

Flood in RAY, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 06:30:00 to 18-MAR-08 20:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Crooked River near Richmond crested at 20.98 feet, or 0.98 feet above flood stage.

Flood in CHARITON, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 07:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 23:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Grand River near Sumner crested at 28.57 feet, or 2.57 feet above flood stage.

Flood in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 17-MAR-08 14:55:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: URICH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The South Grand River near Urich crested at 27.57 feet, or 3.57 feet above flood stage.

Flood in JOHNSON, MISSOURI
From 17-MAR-08 13:42:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: VLY CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Blackwater River near Valley City crested at 29.16 feet, or 7.16 feet above flood stage.

Flood in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 17-MAR-08 14:41:00 to 22-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERNDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Blackwater River near Blue Lick crested at 30.55 feet, or 6.55 feet above flood stage.

Flood in COOPER, MISSOURI
From 17-MAR-08 19:44:00 to 19-MAR-08 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONVILLE VIERTEL AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Petite Saline Creek near Boonville crested at 18.69 feet, or 2.69 feet above flood stage.

Flood in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 17-MAR-08 20:53:00 to 18-MAR-08 23:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKENDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Wakenda Creek near Carrollton crested at 21.75 feet, or 1.75 feet above flood stage.

Flood in HOWARD, MISSOURI
From 17-MAR-08 15:47:00 to 18-MAR-08 09:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Moniteau Creek near Fayette crested at 19.14 feet, or 3.14 feet above flood stage.

Flood in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 17-MAR-08 17:15:00 to 17-MAR-08 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Fishing River near Mosby crested at 20.00 feet, or 2.00 feet above flood stage.

Flood in HOWARD, MISSOURI
From 17-MAR-08 13:45:00 to 17-MAR-08 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water rescue was needed on Route Z, southeast of the town of Petersburg. Water was also over the road at the junction of Bartlett Creek and Route Z. This led to the road being closed for a time.

Flood in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 17-MAR-08 14:12:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAIRSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The Big Creek at Blairstown crested at 24.26 feet, or 4.26 feet above flood stage.