A deepening low pressure center tracked north-northeast from northeast Texas to eastern Missouri. A strong southerly wind flow brought abundant moisture northward across the Lower Ohio Valley and southeast Missouri. Widespread rainfall amounts from two to four inches occurred, with up to six inches in the hilly terrain north and west of Poplar Bluff.

Flood in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 24-DEC-09 14:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSINORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few state roads were closed due to flooding. State Route K was closed just north of Route B. State Route M was closed seven miles north of U.S. Highway 60. State Route Z was closed two miles south of Route 103.

Flood in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 24-DEC-09 17:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW MADRID
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few state roads were closed due to flooding, including sections of Routes D and E.

Flood in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 24-DEC-09 13:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAPPAPELLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several state roads were closed due to flooding, including sections of Routes C, E, FF, KK, and M. Most of these closures were off Route 34 in the northern part of the county.

Flood in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 24-DEC-09 12:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURRICANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few state roads were closed due to flooding, including sections of Routes EE, H, and PP.

Flood in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 24-DEC-09 17:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONDER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few state roads were closed by flooding, including sections of Routes NN, H, and K.

Flood in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 24-DEC-09 14:30:00 to 25-DEC-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

To the north of State Highway UU, County Routes 351 and 350 were impassable due to flooding from the Whitewater River.

Flood in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 24-DEC-09 17:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIKESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few state roads were closed due to flooding, including Routes 91, W, and Z.

Flash Flood in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 24-DEC-09 14:15:00 to 24-DEC-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Harris Creek overflowed its banks onto Highway 142 at Oxly. Water was over Highway A several miles southwest of Doniphan.

Flood in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 24-DEC-09 15:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRINGTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous state roads were closed due to flooding. State Route 51 was closed near Highway FF. State Route 53 was closed at Route 51. State Route AA was closed at Route 51. State Route CC was closed between Highways 51 and 53. State Route DD was closed at Route 51. Sections of Routes H, FF, N, OO, U, and UU were also closed.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 24-DEC-09 11:00:00 to 24-DEC-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAGUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

King Creek rose up to the bridge on County Road 421.

Flood in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 24-DEC-09 13:00:00 to 25-DEC-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUDLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Near Bernie, a woman drowned when her vehicle hydroplaned off Highway U and into a water-filled drainage ditch. The car drifted downstream over 400 feet until it lodged on a large culvert. Two passers-by tried to rescue her as she exited the partially submerged vehicle, but the strong current swept her away. Elsewhere in the county, a few state roads were closed due to flooding, including sections of Routes O, T, U, and Z. Overflowing creeks prompted the closure of T Highway from Highway 51 to J Highway.