A line of showers and thunderstorms approached the city of Springfield from the west.  This line of storms produced three to six inches of rain over the city causing flash flooding leading to numerous water rescues.  Additional thunderstorms developed across the rest of southern Missouri.  A few of these storms became severe with wind gusts in excess of 60 mph and hail up to the size of golf balls.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 03:19:00 to 01-MAY-09 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMPTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Excessive rainfall caused flash flooding to occur over the intersection of Highway B and Panther Creek.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 16:40:00 to 01-MAY-09 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOSHO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 17:33:00 to 01-MAY-09 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE ROCK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 18:10:00 to 01-MAY-09 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDINGS MILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 17:45:00 to 01-MAY-09 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELL KNOB
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 17:45:00 to 01-MAY-09 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELL KNOB
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 07:23:00 to 01-MAY-09 07:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHELPS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 07:10:00 to 01-MAY-09 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVILLA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 08:20:00 to 01-MAY-09 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOPLIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 08:27:00 to 01-MAY-09 08:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDINGS MILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 08:20:00 to 01-MAY-09 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDINGS MILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 06:05:00 to 01-MAY-09 06:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASSVILLE FLDS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over a few trees along Farm Road 1150.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 16:30:00 to 01-MAY-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SENECA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 06:48:00 to 01-MAY-09 06:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: REEDS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 00:03:00 to 01-MAY-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CODY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to six inches of rain fell within a two hour duration across the eastern two thirds of Greene County.  Widespread flash flooding resulted in several water rescues.  The James River rapidly flooded low lying areas along its banks, while Wilson's Creek also exceeded flood stage.

Flash Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 06:30:00 to 01-MAY-09 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Beaver Creek flooded a section of Boulder Road.  A water rescue was performed at this location as two occupants in a vehicle drove into the water and became stranded.

Flash Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 06:00:00 to 01-MAY-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Excessive rainfall produced flash flooding within the community of Cassville.  One vehicle was swamped by the flooding and had to be pulled out by a wrecker.  Other specific locations that experienced flooding included a section of Highway 76 near its intersection with Highway 112 along with a low water crossing three miles southeast of Cassville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 07:10:00 to 01-MAY-09 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: REEDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A law enforcement officer observed 60 mph wind gusts.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 16:44:00 to 01-MAY-09 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOSHO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Lightning in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 00:01:00 to 01-MAY-09 00:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A lightning stike caused a house to catch on fire.

Hail in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-09 07:20:00 to 01-MAY-09 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLINGER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public