Significant flooding developed after two more thunderstorm complexes dumped heavy rain, bringing three-day rainfall totals up to a foot in isolated locations. A large complex of thunderstorms moved southeast across southeast Missouri during the evening hours of the 29th. The storms occurred near a surface cold front which sagged southward across southern Missouri during the evening. This deluge of heavy rain brought flash flooding to the Ozark foothills. During the overnight hours through the early morning of the 30th, an even larger complex of thunderstorms dumped widespread very heavy rain. This complex occurred along the same front, which moved back north as a warm front across southeast Missouri. These storms caused considerable flash flooding. They also accelerated rises in area rivers, which were already above flood stage in some cases. The rainfall total for the three-day period from April 28 to April 30 was 12.25 inches at Ellsinore in Carter County from the public. A public report of 12.01 inches was received from Old Appleton, near the Perry / Cape Girardeau County line. In Perryville (Perry County), a Cocorahs observer measured 9.87 inches. North and west of a line from Dexter to Sikeston, there were numerous reports of rainfall in the 5 to 10 inch range, including 9.60 inches at Williamsville (Wayne County), 9.21 inches at Patterson (Wayne County), 8.90 inches at Van Buren (Carter County), 7.76 inches at Marble Hill, 6.54 inches at Poplar Bluff, and 5.65 inches at the Cape Girardeau riverfront. Lesser amounts were reported in far southeast counties bordering western Kentucky.

Flash Flood in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 30-APR-17 01:25:00 to 30-APR-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRDEALING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some county roads were impassable throughout the county. Water was over U.S. Highway 160 East at the Butler County line and in Fairdealing. Water was over Highway JJ.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 30-APR-17 01:15:00 to 30-APR-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILL SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads in the county were closed due to high water, including Highway 49 south of Mill Spring. Other closed roads included sections of Highways 143, 34, FF, KK, A, and C.

Flood in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 29-APR-17 21:00:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN BUREN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A record-breaking flood occurred on the Current River on the 30th. The river rose rapidly above flood stage, climbing about 30 feet in 30 hours. The river exceeded its highest level on record during the morning of the 30th. The old record was established in 1904. The river crested about 8 feet above the 1904 record as the month of April was closing out. Roads and bridges were closed, and many buildings were flooded in Van Buren.

Flash Flood in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 30-APR-17 01:00:00 to 30-APR-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURFORDVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding of the Whitewater Creek affected the community of Burfordville. Floodwaters from the creek damaged several homes and two vehicles. A motorist attempting to pass through the flooding ended up stranded in a flooded ditch. The vehicle was partially submerged, but nobody was injured.

Flash Flood in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 30-APR-17 01:00:00 to 30-APR-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTENBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous county roads and about six state roads were flooded.

Flood in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 29-APR-17 11:00:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPE GIRARDEAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Mississippi River rose above flood stage. The river continued rising rapidly beyond the end of the month. Through the end of April, the flooding was mostly minor to moderate.

Flash Flood in BOLLINGER, MISSOURI
From 30-APR-17 01:00:00 to 30-APR-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONGOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flash flooding of creeks and roads occurred around the county. In Marble Hill, Crooked Creek rose far outside its banks into portions of the city. Floodwaters crept into nearby homes and crossed the main road through town. A few inches of water were observed in a business. Highway 51 was closed due to Crooked Creek flooding. Buildings on both sides of Highway 51 were flooded. About six homes were damaged, and two were destroyed. One business received major damage. Elsewhere in the county, flooding of roads occurred, mainly in the southern part of the county. Highway H was flooded just before Highway 51, along with an area near the junction of Highways 51 and 91.

Flash Flood in STODDARD, MISSOURI
From 29-APR-17 23:00:00 to 30-APR-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway K was closed due to water over the roadway between Highways M and BB.

Flood in WAYNE, MISSOURI
From 29-APR-17 08:00:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A record-breaking flood began on the St. Francis River on the 30th. The river rose rapidly above flood stage, climbing about 27 feet in 30 hours. The river exceeded its highest level on record around midday on the 30th. The old record was established in 1982. The river crested about one foot above the 1982 record as the month of April was closing out. Numerous roads were closed.

Flood in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 30-APR-17 05:00:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Black River rose rapidly above flood stage on the 30th, climbing about 14 feet in 18 hours. The flooding reached the major category as the month was closing out. A drowning occurred when a vehicle was swept off a county road outside of Harviell. The drowning victim was a 69-year-old woman, whose body was found inside her vehicle on May 2. The Black River continued rising beyond the end of the month.

Flood in RIPLEY, MISSOURI
From 30-APR-17 03:00:00 to 30-APR-17 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONIPHAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

A record-breaking flood began on the Current River on the 30th. The river rose rapidly above flood stage, climbing about 20 feet in 24 hours. The river exceeded its highest level on record around midday on the 30th. The old record was established in 1904. The river continued rising further above the record during the night of the 30th. Roads and bridges were closed, and many buildings were flooded in Doniphan. The river continued rising at the end of April.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, MISSOURI
From 30-APR-17 01:15:00 to 30-APR-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRINGTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads in the southern part of the county were impassable due to high water, including a portion of U.S. Highway 160. Flash flooding of Cane Creek resulted in swiftly flowing water over a portion of M Highway near Stringtown. An observer about seven miles northwest of Poplar Bluff measured 4.72 inches in six hours.

Flash Flood in CARTER, MISSOURI
From 29-APR-17 17:47:00 to 30-APR-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLSINORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding of creeks was reported throughout the county. Emergency management officials conducted evacuations of residents near creeks in parts of Fremont. Numerous water rescues were conducted, especially from around Van Buren to Fremont. About five miles south of Ellsinore, Highway K was closed north of Highway B due to flooding.