Thunderstorms produced heavy rains across portions of northwest Missouri on may 15, 2009. Numerous flash flood warnings were needed. There were also reports of large hail. Rainfall amounts were as high as 10 inches in spots. This caused several area rivers to go into flood.

Hail in RANDOLPH, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 15:23:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in SALINE, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 15:59:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEET SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 16:11:00 to 15-MAY-09 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 16:31:00 to 15-MAY-09 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 16:35:00 to 15-MAY-09 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 11:33:00 to 15-MAY-09 11:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was reported down in St. Joseph.

Flash Flood in MERCER, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 07:30:00 to 15-MAY-09 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILL GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route D was closed due to flooding on the road.

Hail in DE KALB, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 12:22:00 to 15-MAY-09 12:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSBORN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 12:50:00 to 15-MAY-09 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 12:54:00 to 15-MAY-09 12:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 13:12:00 to 15-MAY-09 13:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRIMBLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 13:57:00 to 15-MAY-09 13:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 14:06:00 to 15-MAY-09 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIGHAM HGT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 14:24:00 to 15-MAY-09 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORBORNE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 14:30:00 to 15-MAY-09 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORBORNE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 13:53:00 to 15-MAY-09 13:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 13:50:00 to 15-MAY-09 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 14:02:00 to 15-MAY-09 14:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 11:24:00 to 15-MAY-09 11:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 11:25:00 to 15-MAY-09 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (STJ)ST JOSEPH MEM A
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 11:27:00 to 15-MAY-09 11:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDUSTRIAL CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 11:28:00 to 15-MAY-09 11:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in DE KALB, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 11:58:00 to 15-MAY-09 11:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEWARTSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 08:10:00 to 15-MAY-09 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDOTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 129 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 08:05:00 to 15-MAY-09 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HAMPTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 136 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SCHUYLER, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 08:10:00 to 15-MAY-09 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUEEN CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route U was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 13:17:00 to 15-MAY-09 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRACY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported to be flowing over Interstate 29, near mile markers 22 and 25.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 14:41:00 to 15-MAY-09 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUGARTREE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

County roads have 2 to 3 inches of running water on them.

Hail in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 11:20:00 to 15-MAY-09 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 11:26:00 to 15-MAY-09 11:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 11:30:00 to 15-MAY-09 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 07:50:00 to 15-MAY-09 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDOTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 129 was closed near Mendota.

Flash Flood in ADAIR, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 09:10:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONNELSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 149 was closed due to flooding near Connelsville.

Flash Flood in SULLIVAN, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 09:10:00 to 15-MAY-09 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: REGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route PP was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 10:00:00 to 15-MAY-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route M was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SULLIVAN, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 10:55:00 to 15-MAY-09 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route ZZ was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 14:06:00 to 15-MAY-09 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Northbound Highway 69, was closed due to flash flooding, near the railroad overpass.

Flash Flood in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 14:40:00 to 15-MAY-09 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to 9 inches of water was reported over roads in Liberty.

Flash Flood in CLAY, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 14:41:00 to 15-MAY-09 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Pleasant Valley Road near Interstate 35 was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in GRUNDY, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 15:25:00 to 15-MAY-09 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trenton Airport runways were closed, due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in MACON, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 15:41:00 to 15-MAY-09 21:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW CAMBRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A road near Puzzle Creek was covered by high water.

Hail in CLINTON, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 12:12:00 to 15-MAY-09 12:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMERON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 12:48:00 to 15-MAY-09 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINKVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in ADAIR, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 11:10:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BULLION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 11 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in BUCHANAN, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 11:40:00 to 15-MAY-09 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Significant flash flooding was observed near the ST. Joseph City Hall.

Flash Flood in ANDREW, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 12:00:00 to 15-MAY-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVENUE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding was observed along D Highway, between Avenue City and E Highway.

Flash Flood in GRUNDY, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 12:25:00 to 15-MAY-09 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

State Route J was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in GRUNDY, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 12:25:00 to 15-MAY-09 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPICKARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

State Route C was closed due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in GENTRY, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 12:25:00 to 15-MAY-09 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMACK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Road closure was reported on Highway H, south of Carmack.

Flash Flood in PLATTE, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 17:00:00 to 15-MAY-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported along Line Creek at the Homestead Road Apartments. Three duplexes had to be evacuated.

Flash Flood in MACON, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 15:47:00 to 15-MAY-09 21:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Noll Drive was reported under water, due to heavy rains.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 12:49:00 to 15-MAY-09 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSBORN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Major street flooding was reported in Cameron, due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in CALDWELL, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 13:48:00 to 15-MAY-09 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Highway 13 was closed south of Polo, due to 5 to 6 feet of water over railroad underpass.

Flash Flood in LIVINGSTON, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 14:00:00 to 15-MAY-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILLICOTHE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Up to 10 inches of rain, caused flash flooding over Highway 65, south of Chillicothe.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 16:50:00 to 15-MAY-09 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flash flooding caused 64th Street and North Baggett Street to close.

Hail in HENRY, MISSOURI
From 15-MAY-09 12:12:00 to 15-MAY-09 12:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager