1 flash flood, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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The Springfield radar (KSGF), 70 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 15:59 UTC.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Heavy rain falling on saturated ground resulted in widespread flooding of low water crossings and low lying areas. Route C was closed at Flat Creek near McDowell for more than 24 hours.
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Every storm in Missouri in 1998Every state in 1998This day in weather historyWarnings in Missouri, March 1998
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