Strong storms produced heavy rainfall and flooding as a slow-moving cold front moved across southeastern Kansas and into Missouri from overnight April 30th and continued into May 1st. Rainfall accumulations of three to six inches on already very saturated soils led to widespread flooding of low water crossings and larger river systems. In one case, two kayakers perished on Bull Creek when they attempted to float the river after it had risen nearly 14 feet from the heavy rain.

Heavy Rain in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASOLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 4.77 inches.

Heavy Rain in POLK, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLEMINGTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 4.75 inches.

Heavy Rain in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROUND SPG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 2.45 inches.

Heavy Rain in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEVADA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 4.37 inches.

Heavy Rain in PULASKI, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (TBN)FT LEONARD WOOD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 2.49 inches.

Heavy Rain in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SGF)SPRINGFIELD ARP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Springfield/Branson National Airport measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 2.87 inches.

Heavy Rain in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SGF)SPRINGFIELD ARP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The manual 8 inch rain gauge at the Springfield NWS Office received a 24 rainfall total of 2.46 inches.

Heavy Rain in HOWELL, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The West Plains ASOS recorded a 24 hour rainfall total of 2.74 inches.

Heavy Rain in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (JLN)JOPLIN MUNI ARP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Joplin ASOS recorded a 24 hour rainfall total of 4.37 inches.

Heavy Rain in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (VIH)ROLLA/VICHY ARP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Vichy/Rolla ASOS recorded a 24 hour rainfall total of 2.83 inches.

Flash Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 03:33:00 to 01-MAY-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOPLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A flooded parking lot with a partially submerged car was reported. A picture was received via social media. This was a continuation of flooding that began on April 30th.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 07:30:00 to 01-MAY-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA MUNI MEML ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Cowskin Creek was flooded with several feet of water over the roadway on Highway Y closing the road to traffic. This was a continuation of flooding that began on April 30th.

Flood in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 13:30:00 to 01-MAY-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Finley River was flooded over Riverdale Road for several hours. This was a continuation of flooding that began on April 30th.

Flash Flood in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:15:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKAWAY BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rains and runoff caused Lake Taneycomo to come out of its banks at Rockaway Beach.

Flash Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:59:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JANE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A water rescue was performed in the Jane area at a low water crossing on Missouri Creek.

Heavy Rain in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORSYTH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 24 hour rainfall accumulation of 4.00 inches was reported by the public.

Heavy Rain in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 24 hour rainfall accumulation of 5.00 inches was reported by the public.

Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:45:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Roaring River State park evacuated due to flooding.

Flood in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNBRANCH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Beaver Creek flooded and closed State Highway 76 at State Highway W. According to locals, this is a rare occurrence. The road was closed for two hours.

Heavy Rain in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 24 hour rainfall accumulation of 2.80 inches was reported by the public 3 miles east of Hermitage.

Heavy Rain in POLK, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 08:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIMBY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator 5.5 miles west of Louisburg recorded a 24 hour rainfall total of 2.64 inches.

Heavy Rain in STONE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER DOLLAR CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 24 hour rainfall accumulation of 4.60 inches was reported by the public.

Flash Flood in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 11:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT SHADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

During the late morning to the early afternoon three kayakers entered Bull Creek after heavy rainfall caused the river to rise nearly 14 feet. When the kayakers entered the river a river gauge on Bull Creek recorded a water level  near 13 feet, or near 9 feet above normal stage. The kayakers entered the river near Round Mountain Road and capsized about a half mile down stream where a low water bridge crossed the river. Two of the three kyakers were pulled under by a siphon/whirlpool and drowned.

Heavy Rain in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOUTLAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 24 hour rainfall accumulation of 3.30 inches was reported by the Emergency Manager.

Heavy Rain in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDENTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 24 hour rainfall accumulation of 2.50 inches was reported by the Emergency Manager.

Heavy Rain in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 24 hour rainfall accumulation of 4.60 inches was reported by the public.

Heavy Rain in DADE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH GREENFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 24 hour rainfall accumulation of 4.60 inches was reported by the public.

Heavy Rain in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOSHO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 2.72 inches.

Heavy Rain in PHELPS, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 3.07 inches.

Heavy Rain in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 24 hour rainfall accumulation of 3.50 inches was reported by the public along Highway 64 Between Lebanon and Bennett Springs.

Heavy Rain in STONE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 08:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAPE FAIR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 24 hour rainfall accumulation of 4.75 inches was reported by the public just west of Cape Fair.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 2.66 inches.

Heavy Rain in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROME
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 5.25 inches.

Heavy Rain in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOIS D ARC
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 2.20 inches.

Heavy Rain in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 08:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 8.20 inches.

Heavy Rain in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMAR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Lamar Water Station recorded a 24 hour rainfall total of 3.55 inches.

Heavy Rain in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOEL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 4.00 inches.

Heavy Rain in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHBURN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 4.90 inches.

Heavy Rain in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLE CAMP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 2.80 inches.

Heavy Rain in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEACH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 2.44 inches.

Heavy Rain in CEDAR, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 3.52 inches.

Heavy Rain in DADE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKWOOD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 4.71 inches.

Heavy Rain in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 05:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURRICANE DECK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 24 hour rainfall accumulation of 3.90 inches was reported by the public.

Heavy Rain in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 03:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A co-op observer reported a 24-hr rainfall accumulation of 2.03 inches.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 04:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRACKEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 24 hour rainfall accumulation of 2.22 inches was reported by the public.

Heavy Rain in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERONA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 24 hour rainfall accumulation of 3.91 inches was reported by the public.

Flash Flood in DADE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 00:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway 97 was closed due to flooding north of Lockwood.

Lightning in STONE, MISSOURI
From 01-MAY-19 11:00:00 to 01-MAY-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REEDS SPG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a local restaurant. Significant damage occurred to the structure with most of the building suffering fire and smoke damage.