An upper level low pressure system became cut off over the Southern Plains leading to multiple rounds of storms from the latter half of Memorial Day Weekend into much of the following work week. On the early morning of the 25th, a storm complex that developed over eastern Oklahoma drifted into southwest Missouri. A similar pattern was seen from the afternoon of the 25th to the morning of the 27th, with scattered strong to severe afternoon storms and overnight storm complexes developing near the nose of the low level jet.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-20 14:50:00 to 27-MAY-20 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOSHO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads in Neosho and in the southern part of the county were flooded and barricaded. The Neosho Fire Department evacuated people from along Hickory Creek due to rapidly rising flood waters.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-20 18:00:00 to 27-MAY-20 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICHOLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Wilsons Creek at Farm Road 146 near Rutledge Park had at least six inches of water over the roadway.

Heavy Rain in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 27-MAY-20 11:31:00 to 27-MAY-20 13:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rain totaling 1.44 inches was measured over a 90 minute period.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-20 20:02:00 to 25-MAY-20 20:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYCLONE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A large tree was downed near the intersection of Highway K and Packet Hollow Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-20 20:04:00 to 25-MAY-20 20:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few large trees were reported down near the intersection of Cowan Ridge Road and Gobblers Knob Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-20 20:51:00 to 25-MAY-20 20:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A large tree was snapped and blocking part of the 400 block of South Elm Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-20 21:21:00 to 25-MAY-20 21:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was uprooted in the northeast part of town. The report was received via a social media picture.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, MISSOURI
From 25-MAY-20 22:51:00 to 25-MAY-20 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was snapped a few feet of the ground on Hickory Drive southwest of Ozark, MO.

Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 26-MAY-20 05:20:00 to 26-MAY-20 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC DOWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway U was closed at the Flat Creek low water crossing due to flooding.

Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 26-MAY-20 05:20:00 to 26-MAY-20 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway U was closed at the Mikes Creek low water crossing due to flooding.

Flood in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 26-MAY-20 07:38:00 to 26-MAY-20 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAMMOTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway T was closed at the Possum Walk Creek low water crossing due to flooding.

Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAY-20 07:54:00 to 26-MAY-20 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 126 was closed at the North Fork of the Spring River low water crossing due to flooding.

Flood in BARTON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAY-20 07:58:00 to 26-MAY-20 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The outer road paralleling I-49 was closed due to high water north of Jasper, MO.

Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 26-MAY-20 08:00:00 to 26-MAY-20 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIPTON FORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A non-life threatening water rescue occurred when Shoal Creek water levels rose and backed up into a tributary which resulted in a group of campers becoming encircled by water.

Flood in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 26-MAY-20 09:15:00 to 26-MAY-20 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKBRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 95 was closed at the Bryant Creek low water crossing due to flooding.

Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 26-MAY-20 09:33:00 to 26-MAY-20 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REEDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 37 was closed due to flooding at the the Spring River low water crossing.

Flood in JASPER, MISSOURI
From 26-MAY-20 15:46:00 to 26-MAY-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway O was closed at the Spring Creek low water crossing due to flooding.