Another round of heavy rain moved through east central,southeast Missouri and southern Illinois. The soils were already saturated, so when an additional 5 to 6 inches fell, there were numerous reports of flash flooding.

Flash Flood in ST. FRANCOIS, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-16 02:15:00 to 15-AUG-16 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRON MTN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 6 inches of rain fell onto already saturated soils causing flash flooding.  Numerous roads were flooded including Highway 221 just southwest of Farmington and in Doe Run.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-16 04:10:00 to 15-AUG-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKVALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Up to 6 inches of rain fell onto already saturated soils causing flash flooding. Joachim Creek rose well above it's banks flooding several businesses, homes and a fire department on the east side of De Soto. Three city parks sustained damage as well.  No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in IRON, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-16 03:30:00 to 15-AUG-16 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDDLE BROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Up to 6 inches of rain fell onto already saturated soils causing flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded including Highway N, about 5 miles southwest of intersection with Highway 21. In this location, the East Fork Black River was at least 2 feet over bridge that crosses it.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-16 02:15:00 to 15-AUG-16 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARYDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to 6 inches of rain fell over already saturated soil causing flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded across the southeastern and eastern portions of Washington County.  Holiday Shores Road was flooded and a water rescue had to be performed in this area. Also, Mounts Road (County Road 511) bridge over the Big River was under about 4 feet of water. The intersection of Highways 21 and 32 in Caledonia was flooded.

Flash Flood in ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-16 06:00:00 to 15-AUG-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHMOND HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Up to 6 inches of rain fell onto already saturated soils causing flash flooding. Numerous roads were flooded, including Manchester Road in the Rock Hill/Brentwood area. Deer Creek runs through this area. It quickly rose out of its banks flooding several businesses in the area. Also, there were multiple water rescues in Brentwood due to motorists driving into flooded roadways.  No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in ST. LOUIS (C), MISSOURI
From 15-AUG-16 06:00:00 to 15-AUG-16 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOWER GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Local Official

Up to 6 inches fell across portions of the city of St. Louis. The soil was already saturated from previous rain events, so flash flooding occurred.  Several roads were flooded. Also, the rail yard flooded south of downtown near Tucker Boulevard.