Multiple rounds of showers and storms affected the region from the afternoon of the 15th to the morning of the 18th as a slow moving front interacted with several upper level disturbances. While instability and moisture were near to below seasonal normals, training of storms over already saturated areas led to localized flooding of low water crossings. Flooding mainly occurred during the 16th and 17th.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 14:21:00 to 17-JUL-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of Commercial and Kearney Streets in downtown had at least 12 inches of running water over them after 2.27 inches of rain fell in 45 minutes.

Flash Flood in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 14:50:00 to 17-JUL-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous intersections in the mid town area of Springfield flooded. Manhole covers were popped off by water along Jefferson Street south of Chestnut Expressway. Two water rescues were performed as vehicles drove into flooded low water areas.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 15:44:00 to 17-JUL-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Highway 5 and 76 was flooded by Little Sugar Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 17:25:00 to 17-JUL-21 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOIS D ARC
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large tree was reported down at the intersection of Highway F and Farm Road 25.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 18:35:00 to 17-JUL-21 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: AROMA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large event tent was blown completely down due to high winds. No injuries occurred.

Flood in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 16-JUL-21 04:43:00 to 16-JUL-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route D was closed due to flooding.

Flood in HICKORY, MISSOURI
From 16-JUL-21 04:44:00 to 16-JUL-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEATLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route AA was closed due to flooding at Hogles Creek.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 15:47:00 to 17-JUL-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA MUNI MEML ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Highway Y was flooded and impassable at Cowskin Creek.

Flash Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 19:25:00 to 18-JUL-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKY COMFORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flooding was reported at Main and Mill Streets.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 15:50:00 to 17-JUL-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

County Road 500 was flooded and impassable at Prairie Creek.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 16:01:00 to 17-JUL-21 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flooding in town forced an ambulance to detour to reach its destination.

Flash Flood in ST. CLAIR, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 16:46:00 to 17-JUL-21 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VISTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

SE 601 Road was flooded and impassable at Coon Creek.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 17:06:00 to 17-JUL-21 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVA MUNI MEML ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Highway Y was flooded and impassable at Cowskin Creek.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 17:08:00 to 17-JUL-21 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Excessive rainfall caused flooding across the city of Bolivar. Some homes were flooded or had sewage water in their basements. Numerous roads were also flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 17:50:00 to 17-JUL-21 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLEMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Highway O was flooded and impassable at a low water area.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 18:15:00 to 18-JUL-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHOFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Roads between Highway 65 and Highway H along EE were flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 18:55:00 to 18-JUL-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several streets were flooded in town including along Highway 60 and Main Street.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 18:57:00 to 18-JUL-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIMBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway P was flooded and impassable at Lindley Creek.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 19:00:00 to 18-JUL-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLEMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route O was closed and impassable at Rule Creek.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 19:00:00 to 18-JUL-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RONDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route V was closed and impassable due to flooding at Weaubleau Creek.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 19:10:00 to 18-JUL-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STELLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Highway A was flooded and impassable near a headwater tributary of Indian Creek.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 19:18:00 to 18-JUL-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARK CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Highway 86 was flooded and impassable between Harrison Avenue and Highway M.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 19:32:00 to 18-JUL-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was reported at low water areas along Tower Road.

Flash Flood in POLK, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 20:10:00 to 18-JUL-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHOFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway YY was flooded and impassable at North Deer Creek.

Flash Flood in MCDONALD, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 21:42:00 to 18-JUL-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Stellers and Cook Hill Roads were flooded and impassable due to heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in BARRY, MISSOURI
From 17-JUL-21 21:00:00 to 18-JUL-21 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHBURN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A portion of Highway 37 was flooding and impassable due to heavy rainfall.