A large storm complex moved slowly across Missouri during the early morning hour of August 2nd. Rainfall amounts up to 6 inches with locally higher amounts caused flash flooding over portions of north central and central Missouri.

Flash Flood in AUDRAIN, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-16 01:45:00 to 02-AUG-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMPSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Up to 7 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding.  Numerous roads were flooded including Highways FF, E, J and County Road 340 were underwater in various locations.  Highway 15 just north of intersection with Route CC was closed due to water over the roadway.  Also, several streets were flooded in Mexico. A couple of homes had water in their basements.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-16 02:20:00 to 02-AUG-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERALD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to three inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding.  Several roads were flooded including U.S. Highway 50 near Gerald.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-16 04:00:00 to 02-AUG-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 5 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding.  Numerous roads were flooded across the western half of the county.  Route K was flooded at the intersection with County Road 237. Also, U.S. Highway 36 was flooded just east of Clarence.

Flash Flood in MONROE, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-16 04:00:00 to 02-AUG-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNCANS BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 6 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded across the western half of the county.  Highway 15 was closed due to flooding from Paris southward to the Monroe/Audrain County line. U.S. Highway 24 was flooded at intersection with Route A.

Flash Flood in BOONE, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-16 06:00:00 to 02-AUG-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTRALIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 4 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding across the northeastern portions of the county.  Several roads were flooded including Route Z at intersection with Route D.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-16 05:00:00 to 02-AUG-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC KITTRICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 5 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding, especially across the southern half of Montgomery County. Several roads were flooded including Highway K between Big Spring and Americus.

Lightning in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-16 05:00:00 to 02-AUG-16 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULTON
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a wing of Reeves Library on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, MO. Fortunately the school was renovating that part of the library, so damage was contained.  Damage was estimated around $50,000.

Flash Flood in GASCONADE, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-16 02:05:00 to 02-AUG-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMANN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 5 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded including streets in Hermann.  One mobile home park in town had to be evacuated due to rising flood waters.

Flash Flood in CALLAWAY, MISSOURI
From 02-AUG-16 04:00:00 to 02-AUG-16 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOUNGERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 4 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding.  Numerous roads were flooded including County Roads 132 and 134. Also, several roads were flooded in Fulton including eastbound Business U.S. 54. Route Z northeast of Fulton was closed due to flooding, as well as Route O southeast of town. A few basements in Fulton were flooded as well.