Excessive rainfall developed over southern Missouri during the evening of 17 March.  A line of training convection assumed a position roughly along a line from Anderson to Ozark to Licking.  This convection expanded with time, eventually covering nearly all of extreme southeast Kansas and the Missouri Ozarks.  Moderate to heavy rain continued into the overnight period and did not stop until the morning of 19 March.

Flood in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flood in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flash Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to six inches of rain fell over Barry County.  All locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  Areas near Table Rock Lake were flooded from excessive discharge from Beaver Lake.  Damage to roads and bridges occurred while several structures near Monett were flooded from Kelly Creek.

Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flash Flood in DADE, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 05:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to five inches of rain fell over Dade County.  All locations that typically experience flooding during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  County roads and bridges were damaged.

Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHELPS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flood in DADE, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flash Flood in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 05:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FILLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two to four inches of rain fell over Cedar County.  All locations that typically experience flooding during periods of excessive rain were flooded.

Flood in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPLINGER MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flash Flood in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 09:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (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.  Minor flooding occurred along secondary roads and low water crossings.  The greatest rainfall amounts occurred over the southeast portion of the county near Sheldon and Montevallo.

Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDOC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flood in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARSAW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding. Flooding continued for several days over poor drainage areas.

Flood in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEAUBLEAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNNEGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 17-MAR-08 21:50:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Major river flooding occurred along the James and Finley rivers.  This flooding occurred in response to eight inches of rain the fell near the headwaters of these two rivers.  Many homes and a few businesses experienced flood damage near the cities of Ozark and Nixa.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHFIELD BCKNR ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding.  Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding.  Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHENIX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flash Flood in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to six inches of rain fell across Taney County.  All areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rain were flooded.  Lake Taneycomo had flooded lowlands along the lake in response to a large water release from Table Rock Lake Dam.  Areas along Turkey Creek in Hollister also experienced significant flooding as some structures sustained damage.

Flood in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flood in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIMAX SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flash Flood in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROSPERINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to nine inches of rain fell over Laclede County.  The southeast section of the county experienced the greatest rainfall totals as widespread flooding occurred over county roads.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to five inches of rain fell over Dallas County.  Flooding of numerous county and state roads occurred.  All locations that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flood in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flood in DENT, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOBSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding.  Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Flood in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOOLITTLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding.  Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Flash Flood in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to five inches of rain fell over Miller County.  Areas that typically flood due to excessive rainfall were flooded.  Several secondary roads experienced damage.

Flood in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 08:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to four inches of rain fell over Morgan County.  Minor flash flooding occurred in numerous locations throughout the county.  This flooding was mainly confined to low water crossings and sections of low lying roads.

Flash Flood in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 01:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to nine inches of rain fell over Texas County.  All areas that experience flooding during periods of excessive rain were flooded.  Major damage occurred to county roads and bridges.

Flood in TEXAS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding.  Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Flash Flood in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight to nine inches of rain fell over Oregon County.  Widespread flooding occurred along all low areas that typically experience flooding during periods of excessive rainfall.

Flood in OREGON, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding.  Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIGRIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rainfall amounts over Douglas County ranged from five to seven inches.  Widespread flooding occurred on most of the county roads.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rain flooded.

Flood in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AKERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding.  Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIGRIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding.  Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Flash Flood in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 03:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGRUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to seven inches of rain fell over Ozark County.  All areas that typically experience flooding during periods of excessive rain were flooded.

Flood in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding.  Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Flood in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding.  Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORNET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flash Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 17-MAR-08 22:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KLONDIKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to six and a half inches of rain fell over McDonald County.  Major flood damage occurred to county roads and bridges.  All areas that typically experience flooding during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Flooding continued in poor drainage areas for several days.

Flash Flood in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN CLEVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to five inches of rain fell over Maries County.  Major damage to county roads occurred, while all locations that typically experience flooding during periods of heavy rain were flooded.  A few sections of Highway 63 became impassable to motorists.

Flash Flood in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACKS CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to six inches of rain fell over Camden County.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  Damage to county roads and bridges was common.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 17-MAR-08 23:55:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHFIELD BCKNR ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread rainfall amounts ranged from six to eight inches across Webster County.  Record flooding occurred along the headwaters of the Finley and James rivers.  Several homes flooded while all low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall flooded.  Widespread road and bridge damage also occurred.  Sections of Highway 60 between Rogersville and Seymore had to be closed.

Flash Flood in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOOLITTLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to nine inches of rain fell over Phelps County.  Major flooding occurred along rivers and creeks.  Record flooding occurred along the Gasconade River near Jerome and Newburg.  Damage to county roads and bridges was common.  The southern portion of Phelps County recieved the greatest rainfall.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMANSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Major flooding along the Pomme De Terre River caused several structures to be flooded in Pleasant Hope.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded, with damage reported to roads and some bridges.

Flash Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 03:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two to five inches of rain fell over Jasper County.  All areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rain were flooded. Locations along the Spring River and Center Creek also experienced significant flooding.

Flood in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flood in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flash Flood in DENT, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 01:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOBSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven to nine inches of rain fell over Dent County.  Flooding caused major damage to county roads and bridges.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 01:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread rainfall amounts ranged from seven to nine inches over Wright County.  All low areas that flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded. Major road and bridge damage occurred on county roads.

Flash Flood in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six to nine inches of rain fell over Howell County.  Widepsread flooding occurred along almost all county roads and several state highways.  All low areas that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 17-MAR-08 23:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORNET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to six and a half inches of rain fell over Newton County.  Record flooding occurred along Shoal Creek near Joplin.  Five houses and one resturant were destroyed.  All locations across the county that typically flood during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to seven inches of rain fell over Greene County.  Nearly all county roads experienced flooding.  The Greene County Emergency Management Director stated that the county had insufficient barracades to block all flooded areas from motorists.  An elderly couple was surveying flooded areas along the James River from a park in southeast Springfield when the river was rising so quickly that it eventually surrounded their vehicle and swept them into the river.  The 67 year old husband died from a heart attack from the stress of being swept into the river.  The wife was later rescued by the Rogersville Swift Water Rescue Team.  The rescue attempt took two hours and the car was almost fully submerged by the time the rescue team had positioned themselves near the car.

Flash Flood in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 06:15:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to three and a half inches of rain fell over St. Clair County.  Minor flooding occurred on secondary roads county wide.  The greatest precipitation fell over the southeastern portion of the county.  This caused a couple of state routes to flood.

Flash Flood in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 06:15:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TACKNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to four inches of rain fell over Benton County.  The southeast corner of the county near Edwards and Knobby experienced the greatest rainfall totals.  Numerous sections of county roads and all low water crossings were flooded.  Within the northern section of Benton County, the flooding was minimal, and confined to only a few low water crossings.

Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABADYL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding.  Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Flood in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHARDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 to 22-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

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flash Flood in STONE, MISSOURI
From 17-MAR-08 21:30:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Record flooding occurred along the James River over Stone County.  60 homes were destroyed by flooding while approximately 30 of these homes were washed away into the James River.  These homes were in the communities of Hooten Town, Bakers Hole, and Galena.  The flooding was caused from rainfall amounts up to eight inches near the head waters of the James and Finley rivers.  Nearly all low areas that typically experience flooding during excessive rainfall were flooded.

Flood in STONE, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continution of the flash flooding.  Widespread flooding continued for several days after the rain ended.

Flash Flood in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROCKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rainfall amounts ranged from five to nine inches over Pulaski County.  Southern sections of the county experienced the greatest rainfall, though all areas that typically experiences flooding during periods of excessive rain. Damage was reported on county roads and bridges.

Flash Flood in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AKERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seven to nine inches of rain fell over Shannon County.  Widespread flash flooding damaged county roads and bridges.  The flooding became so dangerous that schools across the county closed for a couple of days.

Flash Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 03:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURGESS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One to four and a half inches of rain fell over Barton County.  The southeast section of the county experienced the greatest rainfall where multiple county roads were flooded.  Minor flooding confined to flooded low water crossings occurred in the northwest section of the county.

Flash Flood in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 03:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEAUBLEAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to four inches of rain fell over Hickory County.  Widespread flooding occurred in low lying areas along streams and river systems.  Numerous county roads also flooded.

Flood in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 19-MAR-08 11:00:00 to 22-MAR-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This flooding is a continuation of the flash flooding.  Poor drainage areas continued to flood roadways and lowlands near rivers and creeks.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 18-MAR-08 00:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED OAK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to six inches of rain fell over Lawrence County.  All locations that typically experience flooding during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded.  One fatality occurred in Kelly Creek near Monett.  A 19 year old male died after walking into the swift current.