Widespread heavy rainfall and flooding occurred across southeast Kansas and the Missouri Ozarks. The heavy rainfall was associated with several rounds of efficient rain producing stratiform events along a stalled warm front. Isolated convective elements embedded in the system and a few ahead of the system also produce some enhanced rainfall.

Flash Flood in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 06:42:00 to 08-OCT-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEVADA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported on Highway K.

Flash Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 20:00:00 to 08-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENDRICKTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was reported on Highway 17.

Flash Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 20:07:00 to 09-OCT-09 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway M west of Highway 126, Route V at the intersection of Route K, along with parts of Routes WW and P were all flooded.

Flash Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 20:22:00 to 09-OCT-09 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST PURDY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Portions of Highway U, W and Y were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 20:22:00 to 09-OCT-09 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABADYL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads, including Routes U and OO were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 20:22:00 to 09-OCT-09 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOSHO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Business Route 60 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 21:32:00 to 09-OCT-09 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLISTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Fall Creek Road was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 09-OCT-09 08:06:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIMAX SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roads were closed at Dodge Camp Grounds due to flooding.

Lightning in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 08:30:00 to 08-OCT-09 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILLIPSBURG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a cattle rancher as he was checking his cattle. The rancher and one calf were killed from the bolt.

Flash Flood in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 10:30:00 to 08-OCT-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSCUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several low water crossings were flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 11:06:00 to 08-OCT-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOPLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A section of north Main Street in Joplin was flooded and closed to motorists.

Flash Flood in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 11:13:00 to 08-OCT-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACKS CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

A section of Upper Prairie Road flood and was impassable to motorists.

Flash Flood in STONE, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 14:35:00 to 08-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELSEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County officials closed Highway 413 between Crane and Galena.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 17:38:00 to 08-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The office of Emergency Management reported a water rescue at the intersection of Farm Road 186 and 99 near Terrill Creek.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 19:28:00 to 08-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATTLEFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The office of Emergency Management reported a water rescue at the intersection of Scenic and Republic Roads.

Flash Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 08:00:00 to 08-OCT-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

State Highway C was flooded by Horse Creek.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 11:02:00 to 08-OCT-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RONDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A section of Highway 83 just north of its intersection with State Highway PP was flooded.

Flash Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 19:31:00 to 08-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 43 was closed south of State Highway B.

Flash Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 18:14:00 to 08-OCT-09 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETT ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The office of Emergency Management reported a water rescue in progress.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 20:34:00 to 09-OCT-09 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOAZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A water rescue was performed to rescue 1 person trapped in an SUV.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 20:34:00 to 09-OCT-09 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The intersection of Hog Creek Road and Crab Tree Road had 2-3 feet of water flowing over the road.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 20:22:00 to 09-OCT-09 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway P was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 20:22:00 to 09-OCT-09 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A portion of Highway 38 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 20:07:00 to 09-OCT-09 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highways 76 at the intersection of Highway 86, Highway 39 near highway EE, Route C near routes B and VV, Route U south of highway 37 and route Y near business 37 were all closed due to flood water.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 09-OCT-09 08:06:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highways FF and Y,  in town, were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in DADE, MISSOURI
From 09-OCT-09 08:06:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PILGRIM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Highway K at Turnback Creek was flooded.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 20:07:00 to 09-OCT-09 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CODY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads, including Route P and Highway 125 were flooded.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 20:04:00 to 09-OCT-09 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONARK SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Portions of highways 60, 59 and Routes CC, W and AA were flooded.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 21:00:00 to 09-OCT-09 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highways 38 and Routes AA and Z were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 11:01:00 to 08-OCT-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding was reported by the public.

Flash Flood in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 11:50:00 to 08-OCT-09 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Missouri State Route BB was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 14:35:00 to 08-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEQUIOTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Significant street flooding occurred at the intersection of National and Battlefield Streets.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 16:41:00 to 08-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A truck was found mostly submerged in a parking lot by Fassnight Creek.

Flash Flood in STONE, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 17:38:00 to 08-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALENA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 413 was closed at the intersection of Old Mill Road.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 20:34:00 to 08-OCT-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three feet of water flooded the intersection of Terrell Road and Beal Road.

Flash Flood in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 08-OCT-09 08:45:00 to 08-OCT-09 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Missouri Department of Transportation reported flooding on State Highway D southwest of Preston and on State Highway O southwest of Wheatland.