Heavy rainfall affected the region from the late morning of the 12th to the evening of the 14th as a cold front stalled over northern Arkansas, moved back to the north as a warm front, and then moved east of the region again as a cold front during the 3 day period. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall produced widespread rainfall amounts between two and three inches with some local areas receiving in excess of 8 inches during the three day period.

Hail in TANEY, MISSOURI
From 14-MAR-21 15:05:00 to 14-MAR-21 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADLEYVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail was reported via MPing.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 04:54:00 to 13-MAR-21 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway AA was closed at a low water area due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 05:50:00 to 13-MAR-21 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KLONDIKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Buffalo Creek reached moderate flood stage with waters still rising. Water was beginning to impact parts of Highway 42 around the bridge.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 07:40:00 to 13-MAR-21 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SENECA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Excessive rainfall along the Little Lost Creek basin caused flash flooding in Seneca. Numerous roads became impassable to motorists.

Flash Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 07:42:00 to 13-MAR-21 10:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred across the City of Anderson along Beaver and Indian Creeks. Waters rose rapidly causing the creeks to rise out of their banks and make roads impassable from high water.

Flash Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 07:44:00 to 13-MAR-21 10:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC NATT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway CC at Elkhorn Creek was flooded and impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 06:51:00 to 13-MAR-21 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 76 was closed due to flooding of a low water area.

Flash Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 07:46:00 to 13-MAR-21 10:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHLEHEM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water bridge on Highway U at Mikes Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 07:47:00 to 13-MAR-21 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STELLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway A was closed at South Indian Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 10:08:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway E at Big Sugar Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 06:13:00 to 12-MAR-21 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH VIEW HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rains caused the Pomme De Terre River to flow out of its banks and over top Greenwood Road. The flooding was observed by an off duty meteorologist.

Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 09:45:00 to 12-MAR-21 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JERKTAIL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway Z at Elk Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 10:30:00 to 12-MAR-21 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIR GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway CC at the Little Pomme De Terre River was closed due to flooding.

Flood in DALLAS, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 15:00:00 to 12-MAR-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway BB at Cahoochie Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 15:00:00 to 12-MAR-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JORDAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway P at Starks Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 16:00:00 to 12-MAR-21 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway B at North Cobb Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 18:20:00 to 12-MAR-21 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOUTLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The low water crossing on Highway H at Shakerag Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in CAMDEN, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 18:20:00 to 12-MAR-21 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOUTLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The low water crossing on Brownsville Road at a tributary stream of Mill Creek was closed due to flooding with over a foot of fast flowing water.

Flood in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 18:20:00 to 12-MAR-21 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLEEPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The low water crossing on Highway F at the Dry Auglaize Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 19:45:00 to 12-MAR-21 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZELGREEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway FF at Bear Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in DENT, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 12:00:00 to 12-MAR-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLIGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway TT at Crooked Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 12-MAR-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The low water crossing on Grindstone Road at Mill Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 13:07:00 to 12-MAR-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway D at Crane Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 14:20:00 to 12-MAR-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEASE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway J at The Osage Fork was closed due to flooding.

Flood in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 14:45:00 to 12-MAR-21 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEAUBLEAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High water was flowing over Highway 54 in several locations in and around the town of Weaubleau.

Flood in MARIES, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 21:00:00 to 13-MAR-21 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VETO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A water rescue was performed successfully at a low water crossing on County Road 527 at the Spring Creek. No injuries occurred.

Flood in BENTON, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 21:41:00 to 13-MAR-21 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTAIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway V at Deer Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in LACLEDE, MISSOURI
From 12-MAR-21 22:00:00 to 13-MAR-21 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The low water crossing on Highway BB at the Dry Auglaize Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 05:00:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEQUIOTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The James River reached flood stage and began impacting low water areas along the river and was continuing to rise.

Flood in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 05:00:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POWDER MILL FERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The river gauge on the Current River reached flood stage causing low areas along the river to become flooded. Waters were reported to as continuing to rise.

Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 05:08:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASSVILLE FLDS ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway Y at Flat Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 05:25:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway EE at the North Fork River was closed due to flooding.

Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 06:08:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC DOWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway B at Flat Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 07:00:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway AB at Wolf Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in WRIGHT, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 07:00:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYBORN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway E at The Gasconade River was closed due to flooding.

Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 07:07:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway Y at the McKinney Branch was closed due to flooding.

Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 12:31:00 to 13-MAR-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway AA at Wolf Creek and along the Pomme De Terre River was closed due to flooding.

Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 07:10:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC DOWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway C at Flat Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 07:16:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISABELLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway T at Little Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 07:30:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATTLEFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The gauge at Wilsons Creek reached flood stage and water was impacting low areas along the Creek. Water was reported as still rising.

Flood in DENT, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 07:33:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Spur EE at the Meramec River was closed due to flooding.

Flood in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 08:22:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKBRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on State Highway 95 at Bryant Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 08:30:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICHOLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The low water crossing along Farm Roads 123 and 146 at Wilsons Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 08:39:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT HOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway 215 at a tributary stream of the Pomme De Terre River was closed due to flooding.

Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 08:51:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORKNERS HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway Y at the Niangua River was closed due to flooding.

Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 09:00:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY BARREN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Low water areas on Highway CC were closed due to flooding.

Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 09:04:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOTTS CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway 97 at the Spring River was closed due to flooding.

Flood in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 09:22:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYCAMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway 181 at Bryant Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 09:34:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway Z at Finley Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in DADE, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 09:47:00 to 13-MAR-21 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYLVANIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway VV at Horse Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 10:13:00 to 13-MAR-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway W at Givins Branch was closed due to flooding.

Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 10:43:00 to 13-MAR-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STINSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on State Highway DD at Turnback Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 11:20:00 to 13-MAR-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANKER CAVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway HH at Carr Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 11:24:00 to 13-MAR-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIPPEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The low water bridge on Abbey Road at Bryant Creek was closed due to flooding with 3 feet of water over the bridge.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 11:24:00 to 13-MAR-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA MUNI MEML ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The low water crossing on Highway Y at Cowskin Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in WEBSTER, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 11:24:00 to 13-MAR-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLGA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The low water crossing on Highway Z at Finley Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 11:50:00 to 13-MAR-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The low water crossing on Highway FF at Turkey and Hunter Creeks was closed due to flooding.

Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 13-MAR-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEQUIOTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The river gauge on the James River on South Farm Road 193 reached moderate flood stage. Areas along the river were reported as underwater.

Flood in SHANNON, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 13:00:00 to 13-MAR-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AKERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The river gauge on the Current River reached flood stage impacting areas along the river.

Flood in VERNON, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 13:02:00 to 13-MAR-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOTESBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway V at the Little Osage River was closed due to flooding.

Flood in OZARK, MISSOURI
From 13-MAR-21 14:46:00 to 13-MAR-21 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWNDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The low water crossing on Highway H at the North Fork River was closed due to flooding.

Heavy Rain in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 11-MAR-21 00:00:00 to 15-MAR-21 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELWOOD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Rainfall totaling 6.51 inches fell at the National Weather Service office over the 4 day period from March 11th to 15th. Similar totals were reported across much of the Ozarks.  Single day totals between and one inch and three inches were reported with some multi-day totals as much as seven to eight inches. This heavy rainfall lead to widespread flooding across much of the Ozarks.