Repeated development of storms along and north of an advancing warm front led to a large swath of greater than three inches of rain south of a line from Stockton to West Plains.  This excessive rain occurred on wet soil conditions from record rainfall in February and March.  Nearly 100 reports of flash flooding were received between midnight and 11 am on the 10th.  Two fatalities occurred from this episode of dangerous flash flooding.  Record flooding occurred along Lake Taneycomo as high releases from Table Rock Lake Dam flooded all lowlands along Taneycomo, including numerous frame and mobile homes.  The Core of Engineers released 46,500 cubic feet per second, which was an all time high.  The lake crested at 933.25 feet above sea level, which was a record level.  Due to an unusually high water table along with saturated soil conditions, all counties within the NWS Springfield County Warning Area experienced widespread flooding on nearly all secondary roads.  Emergency Management Directors across the region that were responsible for baracading roads, stated that as little as one half of an inch of rain was causing widespread road closures across their county of interest.

Flash Flood in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to three inches of rain fell over Cedar County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of rain fell over St. Clair County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE OZARKS EAST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of rain fell over Camden County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 03:30:00 to 10-APR-08 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNETT SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts damaged a roof of a house at the 13000 block and Highway WW.

Flash Flood in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of rain fell over Miller County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  Southeast of Iberia and along Highway K, two low water crossings became impassable to motorists.

Flash Flood in DENT, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to three inches of rain fell over Dent County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  A section of Highway EE nine miles southeast of Salem was one specific location that flooded.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (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 low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  A couple of specific locations included a section of Highway CC near Racine and a section of Highway W at its intersection with Shoal Creek.

Flash Flood in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEAUBLEAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of rain fell over Hickory County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of rain fell over Benton County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  Knobby Creek appeared to be impacted the greatest as it flooded over a large section of Highway DD.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZWANZIG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of rain fell over Morgan County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  A mobile home park in Gravois Mills experienced flooding from Gravois Mills Creek.

Tornado in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 06:55:00 to 10-APR-08 06:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOPAZ
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in rural eastern Douglas County.  One home sustained major roof damage while two other buildings were destroyed.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to three inches of rain fell over Dallas County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  A section of Highway B near its intersection with Highway M was one specific location that flooded.

Flash Flood in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLD EVENING SHADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of rain fell over Texas County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  The Big Piney River experienced significant flooding.  As a matter of fact, a water rescue was performed near the river two miles southwest of Houston.

Flash Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 00:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to three inches of rain fell over Wright County.  Any areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  A 54 year old male attempted to cross Austin Ford Bridge, which was experiencing significant flooding.  Austin Ford Bridge is a bridge along Highway E that crosses the Gasconade River.  His truck was swept into the swift flowing water where he drowned.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWKEYE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of rain fell over Pulaski County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded. One specific location that flooded included a section of Highway O approximately one and a half miles west of Highway 28.

Flash Flood in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to three inches of rain fell over Laclede County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN CLEVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of rain fell over Maries County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  The Emergency Management Director stated that widespread flash flooding began after approximately one half of an inch of rain occurred.

Tornado in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 07:15:00 to 10-APR-08 07:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILOAM SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 tornado touched down over northeast Howell County.  The tornado damaged numerous trees along its path.

Flash Flood in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLAG SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of rain fell over Phelps County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to four inches of rain fell over Taney County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded. Perhaps the worst flooding occurred along Lake Taneycomo and Turkey Creek.  Due to high amounts of water flowing into Table Rock Lake from Beaver Lake, the Corps of Engineers was forced to release a record level of water, 46,500 CFS into Lake Taneycomo.  This caused significant flooding along Lake Taneycomo, especially near the confluence of Turkey Creek and Taneycomo where several frame and mobile homes were flooded.

Flash Flood in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One to three inches of rain fell over Howell County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  A couple of specific locations included a section of Highway 142 west of Moody and a section of Highway K three miles southwest of Pottersville.

Flash Flood in STONE, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 00:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to five inches of rain fell over Stone County.  Any areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  Table Rock Lake rose to an all time high of 933.25 feet above sea level.  This lake level flooded a few homes.

Flash Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 02:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDOC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to five inches of rain fell over Jasper County.  Any areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  One indirect fatality occurred as a man tied to a kayak overturned in the swift current of Center Creek.  The kayak filled up with water and sank to the creek bottom.  The man was pulled under water with the kayak.

Flash Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 09-APR-08 23:03:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULBERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to three inches of rain fell over Barton County.  Any areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  The North Fork of the Spring River flooded a section of Highway 126 for nearly two weeks after this episode of excessive rainfall.

Flash Flood in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 00:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOTESBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to three inches of rain fell over Vernon County.  Any areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 00:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to three inches of rain fell over Greene County.  Any areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  Approximately 160 road closures occurred on secondary roads and state highways.

Thunderstorm Wind in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 06:50:00 to 10-APR-08 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: UDALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few large trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 07:25:00 to 10-APR-08 07:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE CHURCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few trees.

Flash Flood in DADE, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 00:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDARVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two to four inches of rain fell over Dade County.  Any areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  Turnback Creek appeared to be impacted the most.  One indirect fatality occurred as a canoe capsized in the swift current.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 07:20:00 to 10-APR-08 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDEN
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 62 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the West Plains ASOS.

Flash Flood in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 00:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGARTREE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

On average, one inch of rain fell over Phelps County.  A few low water crossings flooded, along with a section of Highway AA near its intersection with Highway P.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to four inches of rain fell over Webster County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  The Emergency Manager Director stated that the county ran out of barracades to shut flooded roads off from motorists.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 02:15:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMANSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of rain fell over Polk County.  Any areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  A section of State Route V east of Flemington along with the intersection of Highway 435 and Division street were two specific locations that were flooded.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOGWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two to four inches of rain fell over Webster County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

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

One to three inches of rain fell over Christian County.  Any areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  The Emergency Management Director stated that numerous sections of roadways began flooding after one half of an inch of rain occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 07:45:00 to 10-APR-08 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMINENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed several large trees.

Flash Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 00:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to six inches of rain fell over McDonald County.  Any areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 00:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to two inches of rain fell over Oregon County.  Any areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  The community of Thayer appeared to be impacted the most.  Several homes and businesses were flooded.  Also in Thayer, a section of Highway 63 was impassable to motorists due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUGGINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two to four inches of rain fell over Ozark County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  Bull Shoals Lake and Norfolk Lake continued to experience significant flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 13:24:00 to 10-APR-08 13:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power poles were blown down from severe thunderstorm wind gusts near the intersection of Highway 54 and Highway 43.

Flash Flood in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 01:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDARGROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to three inches of rain fell over Shannon County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded. A 14 year old male attempted to cross a flooded creek in extreme northeast Shannon County near the community of Bunker.  He lost grip of a cable he was using to keep stable in the swift flowing water.  He was swept downstream where he drowned.

Flash Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 10-APR-08 00:00:00 to 10-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETT FRIEND ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two to four inches of rain fell over Barry County.  Any areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  Large discharge values from Beaver Lake flowed into Table Rock Lake.  This flooded low areas around the Lake in southeastern sections of the county.  Also, Kelley Creek flooded numerous homes and businesses near in Monett.