A prolonged period of moderate rain with pockets of heavy rain caused flooding across the region. The heavy rain occurred along and ahead of a slow-moving cold frontal boundary. Storm total rainfall through the 30th was 3.23 inches at Poplar Bluff, and up to 6.1 inches at Ellsinore in Carter County. The Cape Girardeau airport received only a little over two inches.

Flood in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 30-OCT-09 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRINGTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding of roads and creeks was fairly widespread. Numerous county roads were under water. A portion of Highway N was closed. Several water rescues were conducted as motorists drove into flooded areas. Three teenagers drowned after their vehicle went into a flooded creek following a crash with another vehicle. The three high school students were in a vehicle that overturned in a flooded creek after colliding with another vehicle on Highway PP. One of the vehicles hydroplaned and struck the other. The three victims were trapped in the overturned vehicle and had to be extricated. The driver of the other vehicle also went into the water but was able to escape with only minor injuries. The incident occurred on the west edge of Poplar Bluff.

Flood in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 30-OCT-09 07:00:00 to 30-OCT-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A prolonged period of moderate rain with pockets of heavy rain caused fairly widespread flooding of creeks, ditches, and roads. Numerous roads were under water. High water signs were posted. County Road 295 was inaccessible from T Highway due to flooding. The culvert diverting a creek under T Highway backed up with debris from last winter's ice storm. The result was over a foot of water in some yards.

Heavy Rain in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 30-OCT-09 07:00:00 to 30-OCT-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW MADRID
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over a few roads. No closures were reported.

Heavy Rain in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 30-OCT-09 07:00:00 to 30-OCT-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERKINS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was across a few roads, including Highways PP and W in Perkins. Highway M between Scott City and Chaffee was under water. Highway A was closed for a short time.

Flood in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 30-OCT-09 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEOPOLD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A prolonged period of moderate rain with pockets of heavy rain caused fairly widespread flooding of creeks and roads. Several schools dismissed classes early due to travel problems associated with flooded roads. The Castor River went out of its banks, flooding some roads. A few precautionary evacuations were recommended along the Castor River near Zalma and Grassy. Crooked Creek rose out of its banks, flooding part of Twin City Park. Some county roads were closed.

Flood in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 30-OCT-09 07:00:00 to 30-OCT-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of county roads were closed. A few other roads were covered with water but open.

Flood in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 30-OCT-09 07:00:00 to 30-OCT-09 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORIOLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A prolonged period of moderate rain with pockets of heavy rain caused fairly widespread flooding of creeks and roads. Two water rescues were conducted along the Whitewater River. Near Millersville, a swift water rescue was conducted after a motorist drove into a flooded area on County Road 481. The person was in waist-deep water for about 30 minutes before a passer-by noticed the incident. Another water rescue was conducted on County Road 379 west of Gordonville. A female driver went into floodwater and was retrieved by fire and recue personnel with no injuries. Cape La Croix Creek was out of its banks at Arena Park on the northwest side of Cape Girardeau. Deep water was over N Highway near Randle. Standing water covered many fields.

Flood in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 30-OCT-09 01:00:00 to 30-OCT-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding of roads and creeks was fairly widespread. Schools released students early due to flooding of roads. State Highway NN was closed at the Little Black River bridge. Highway 142 was closed at Gatewood. Portions of Routes H and K were closed.

Flood in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 30-OCT-09 01:00:00 to 30-OCT-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN BUREN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding of roads and creeks was fairly widespread. Schools were closed in much of the county. Highway M was closed about seven miles north of U.S. Highway 60. Portions of Highways K, Y, and Z were closed.

Flood in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 30-OCT-09 01:00:00 to 30-OCT-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding of creeks and roads was fairly widespread. Schools were closed in large parts of the county. Route FF was closed between Highway 67 and Route U. Water was over Highway 34 in several areas and over V Highway near Piedmont. Portions of Highways E and C were closed.

Heavy Rain in MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI
From 30-OCT-09 07:00:00 to 30-OCT-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST PRAIRIE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor street flooding was reported.