Widespread thunderstorms, including a few severe thunderstorms, occurred during the evening hours. A powerful mid-level shortwave trough and its associated 70-80 knot jet streak translated from the southern high Plains into the upper Midwest. On the heels of this initial shortwave trough, a channeled vorticity maximum and attendant 70-knot jet streak progressed across the southern Plains into southwest Missouri. In association with these features, a 40 to 50 knot southerly low-level jet became established over the Mississippi Valley. During the evening, isolated severe storms occurred ahead of a cold front surging eastward across the Ozark Mountains. The strong supply of warm and moist air fueled heavy rainfall and some local flash flooding. Significant flood damage to roads was reported in Butler County.

Flood in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-14 04:00:00 to 28-APR-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OXLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding from thunderstorms the previous night, combined with light to moderate rain the following day, kept a few state highways closed. This included Highway 142 between Oxly and Doniphan. A water rescue was conducted late in the day due to a vehicle in the water.

Flood in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-14 07:00:00 to 28-APR-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW MADRID
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some roads remained underwater through the day following thunderstorms the previous night.

Hail in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 27-APR-14 20:10:00 to 27-APR-14 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERNIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-14 07:00:00 to 28-APR-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAULSBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A home in Bernie was flooded with 3 to 6 inches of water. Some roads remained underwater countywide. Creeks stayed out of their banks following thunderstorms the previous night and rain the following day.

Flash Flood in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 27-APR-14 21:20:00 to 28-APR-14 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUTESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was over numerous roads in the Marble Hill and Lutesville areas.

Flash Flood in NEW MADRID, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-14 01:29:00 to 28-APR-14 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARDVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were underwater. Several roads were closed. Schools were closed the following day in some districts. A storm-total rainfall of 7.9 inches was reported during the past 24 hours at Parma.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 27-APR-14 21:25:00 to 27-APR-14 21:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARQUETTE
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst blew seven recreational vehicle trailers around, including one that was rotated a complete revolution before landing on a boat. Another rv was blown approximately 50 feet, rolled over and demolished. The damage occurred at the RV park about a mile north of the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. The RV park was on the west side of Interstate 55 at exit 93. A pole barn next to the RV park was destroyed, with all its walls blown in or out. Dozens of trees and large tree limbs were broken. One house lost approximately 20 percent of its shingles. The damage area was relatively concentrated, about one mile long and 800 yards wide. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.

Flash Flood in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-14 01:47:00 to 28-APR-14 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were underwater throughout the county.

Flash Flood in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-14 01:48:00 to 28-APR-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAYLOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A few state highways were closed due to flooding. Highway 142 was closed at Cypress Creek, west of Oxly. State Routes H and W were closed in the vicinity of Highway 142.

Flood in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 28-APR-14 07:00:00 to 29-APR-14 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROMBAUER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some roads remained underwater, and creeks stayed out of their banks following thunderstorms the previous night and rain the following day. Along the Black River, there was minor flooding of low-lying woods and fields, as well as sections of a park.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 27-APR-14 21:40:00 to 28-APR-14 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flooding occurred throughout the county. Water was flowing over numerous roads. Water rescues were being performed. A person was trapped in a car on W Highway, just northwest of Poplar Bluff. The storm total rainfall was 5.48 inches at a location seven miles northwest of Poplar Bluff. A report of 4.8 inches was received from the city of Poplar Bluff. Some erosion damage occurred to rural bridges and roads. Schools were closed the following day in some districts.