A slow moving trough across the central portions of the country helped develop several rounds of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding across the Missouri Ozarks.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 21:30:00 to 30-MAY-13 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOTTS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 97 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 00:56:00 to 31-MAY-13 01:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEOTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several low water crossings were flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 18:40:00 to 31-MAY-13 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water was flowing over Highway K east of Liberal.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 18:45:00 to 31-MAY-13 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENSTED
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway E was flooded by high water.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 18:45:00 to 31-MAY-13 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVOIS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway MM was flooded.

Flash Flood in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 19:37:00 to 31-MAY-13 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOCKTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were numerous reports of roads closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 19:20:00 to 31-MAY-13 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 42 was flooded one half mile west of Highway 28.

Flash Flood in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 19:50:00 to 31-MAY-13 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There was widespread flooding of roadways in the Eldon area.

Flash Flood in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 19:00:00 to 31-MAY-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOCKTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were numerous roadways in Stockton which were impassable due to high water.

Flash Flood in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 20:29:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVOIS MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A high water rescue took place at a low water crossing.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 21:43:00 to 31-MAY-13 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MULROY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water was over the roadway at the intersection of Division and Highway 125.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 21:43:00 to 31-MAY-13 22:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A foot of water was over the intersection of Highway B and Highway 266.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 21:56:00 to 31-MAY-13 22:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A foot of water was over the road in Walnut Grove.

Flash Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 21:56:00 to 31-MAY-13 22:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several low water crossings throughout the county were flooded.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 21:34:00 to 31-MAY-13 22:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUMFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High water was reported over County Road 123 and County Road 146.

Flash Flood in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 21:00:00 to 31-MAY-13 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High water up to a foot deep was over the east bound lane of Highway 32.

Heavy Rain in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 18:00:00 to 30-MAY-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATTLEFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three inches of rainfall fell in less than two hours.

Heavy Rain in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 18:00:00 to 30-MAY-13 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOTTS CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 3.80 inches fell in several hours.

Heavy Rain in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 21:50:00 to 30-MAY-13 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 3.40 inches fell in several hours.

Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 02:13:00 to 31-MAY-13 04:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

MODOT reported several low water crossings flooded and closed.

Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 02:15:00 to 31-MAY-13 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOTTS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

MODOT reported Highway 96 north of Stotts City was closed due to high water.

Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 13:58:00 to 31-MAY-13 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded across Jasper County. These included Jackpine Road from County Road 160 to County Road 170. County Road 180 from Highway 96 to Kafir Road was flooded. County Road 90 from Harmony Road to Ivory Road was flooded. These roadways were along the Spring River.

Heavy Rain in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 20:05:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVOIS MILLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 3.33 inches was reported in 4 hours.

Hail in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 14:28:00 to 30-MAY-13 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVOIS MILLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 16:48:00 to 30-MAY-13 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOPLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water up to a foot deep was flowing over Zora Road and Miller Road.

Hail in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 14:25:00 to 30-MAY-13 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAVOIS MILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 16:31:00 to 31-MAY-13 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 18:15:00 to 31-MAY-13 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOCKTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 07:05:00 to 31-MAY-13 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture from Facebook showed quarter sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 14:56:00 to 30-MAY-13 14:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE CHURCH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 19:15:00 to 30-MAY-13 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGAR SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down along Highway H east of Edgar Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 23:29:00 to 30-MAY-13 23:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 07:10:00 to 31-MAY-13 07:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARVIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A couple of trees were blocking Highway C and Highway E.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 06:35:00 to 31-MAY-13 06:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were down. One tree fell on a garage.

Hail in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 19:10:00 to 31-MAY-13 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread nickle to quarter sized hail was reported across southern Hickory County.

Hail in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 22:20:00 to 31-MAY-13 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 19:06:00 to 31-MAY-13 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A tree was reported down across Highway AA just north of Highway 32 blocking both lanes of traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 17:30:00 to 31-MAY-13 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSCUMBIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture from Facebook showed a tree on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 19:30:00 to 31-MAY-13 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SENECA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell down across a driveway.

Hail in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 19:10:00 to 31-MAY-13 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture of the hail was on Facebook.

Tornado in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 23:20:00 to 30-MAY-13 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tornado uprooted numerous trees along its 4 mile path. Several bales of hay were picked up and thrown. An outbuilding was destroyed near a dairy farm. The width of the path was estimated about a quarter of a mile wide. Estimated maximum winds were up to 100 mph.

Lightning in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 18:00:00 to 31-MAY-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIR GROVE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two people were struck by lightning and knocked unconscious at an outdoor rodeo. Both individuals were taken to an area hospital and later released.

Flash Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 16:00:00 to 30-MAY-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBB CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several roadways were impassable and pictures of the flooding were on Facebook.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 18:00:00 to 30-MAY-13 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Fast flowing water was observed on several streets making them impassable in Mount Vernon. Pictures of the flooding were on Facebook.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 18:23:00 to 30-MAY-13 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERCE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were numerous reports of flooding and intersections under water around Pierce City and the north side of Monett.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 18:58:00 to 30-MAY-13 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRACKEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

MODOT reported Highway 38 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 19:15:00 to 30-MAY-13 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wilson Creek was flooded out of its banks at Scenic Ave.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 19:20:00 to 30-MAY-13 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICHOLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wilson Creek flooded the intersection of Farm Road 146 and Farm Road 123.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 19:48:00 to 30-MAY-13 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOAZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Willoughby Road was flooded about one half mile west of Highway N.

Flash Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 20:30:00 to 30-MAY-13 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was entering apartment buildings due to high water.

Flash Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 21:29:00 to 30-MAY-13 22:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC NATT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One to two feet of flowing water was over the roadway at Elkhorn Creek and CC Highway about 7 miles east of Goodman.

Flash Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 20:55:00 to 30-MAY-13 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway E was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 21:30:00 to 30-MAY-13 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were several reports and pictures from Facebook of flooded streets and impassable roads due to flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 14:35:00 to 31-MAY-13 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDRIDGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A communication tower was blown down.

Heavy Rain in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 17:26:00 to 31-MAY-13 19:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three inches of rainfall fell in about 2 and a half hours.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 19:00:00 to 30-MAY-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REPUBLIC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A picture from Facebook showed a swollen creek was flooding into resident's yards and streets.

Hail in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 18:15:00 to 31-MAY-13 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPLINGER MILLS
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several houses had roof damage and cars had hail damage due to the large hail stones.

Flash Flood in MILLER, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 19:30:00 to 31-MAY-13 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A teen was near a storm drain culvert and was swept away by quickly rising water. His body was later recovered along a creek about half a mile from the original location. Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall were moving through the area at the time.

Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 08:00:00 to 31-MAY-13 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT VERNON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Two people attempted to cross a low water bridge on County Road 2110 three miles west of Mount Vernon along the Spring River. One male was rescued in the river and the other male drowned. His body was later recovered. Heavy rainfall from the previous night led to elevated water levels on area streams.

Heavy Rain in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 30-MAY-13 17:00:00 to 30-MAY-13 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALLTOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 4.20 inches fell in several hours.

Hail in MORGAN, MISSOURI
From 31-MAY-13 16:46:00 to 31-MAY-13 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZWANZIG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official