Flash Flooding and Flooding in Missouri, December 26 to 28, 2015

Name: Flash Flooding and Flooding in Missouri, December 26 to 28, 2015
Start: 2015-12-26T07:52
End: 2015-12-28T18:55
Location: Missouri

December 26 to 28, 2015 · NWS SGF · 128 events in 31 counties and zones

A slow moving and strong weather system caused several rounds of very heavy and record breaking rainfall to occur across the Missouri Ozarks which led to historic and deadly flooding.

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The toll

Deaths: 15
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $45 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 128

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS SGF wrote it up.

A slow moving and strong weather system caused several rounds of very heavy and record breaking rainfall to occur across the Missouri Ozarks which led to historic and deadly flooding.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Springfield, MO wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Dec 26, 5:29 AM CST, 2 hours 23 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 26, 5:29 AM CST, 2 hours 23 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service SPRINGFIELD MO
529 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

...Significant Flood Event Expected this Weekend...

Confidence remains high this morning that a significant flood
event is likely to unfold across southern and southwestern
Missouri, and perhaps portions of southeastern Kansas, through
the weekend. While a few small scale details continue to be
refined, all indications point toward rainfall totals high enough
to cause significant flash flooding and areal flooding over the
region. In addition, current rainfall forecasts would likely
result in many river forecast points reaching moderate to major
flood stage. A few locations could approach or exceed record
levels. For some areas, the magnitude of flooding may exceed that
of the Spring floods of 2008 and 2011.

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Monday)
Issued at 0248 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

Today...

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are starting to develop on
radar early this morning. Rain and scattered thunderstorms will
continue to expand in coverage through the morning hours today, as
isentropic ascent increases along and north of a warm front
lifting into the region. This front should reach roughly I-44 by
this afternoon, and then remain in place across the southern
portions of the forecast area through the day tomorrow.

Today will feature two primary forecast concerns--heavy rain and a
marginal to slight risk for severe thunderstorms. Precipitation
should remain somewhat showery/scattered in nature early this
morning, gradually filling in and becoming more organized and
widespread during the daytime hours. It appears that the heaviest
area of rainfall may be a fairly narrow band focused directly
along and just south of the front, where a strong frontogenetical
circulation will add significant lift to the synoptic scale
isentropic ascent. Much like a heavy banded snowfall event, the
exact location of this band may not be evident until about the
time that it forms. Given that it will likely form along or around
the spine of the Ozark Plateau (which runs from Cassville to
Springfield to Mountain Grove to Salem), a 20-30 mile difference
north or south will have significant impact on where the runoff
from the rain eventually flows, with anything that falls north of
the Plateau draining north toward the Missouri River, and anything
south draining toward the White River Valley. Obviously, this
will have significant impacts on our river forecasts.

At this time, it appears that 1 to 2 inches of rain may fall by
sundown tonight, with the heaviest rain still to come overnight
tonight into Sunday morning.

As far as today's severe weather threat, the potential should be
maximized across far southern Missouri, south of US 60. Surface
dewpoints will likely increase into the low 60s over this area,
and while mid level lapse rates will be mediocre, enough
instability may exist to result in a few strong to severe
thunderstorms. Strong deep layer shear would support perhaps a few
low topped supercells or line segments moving toward the
northeast. Marginally severe winds and a weak spin up tornado or
two are the primary threats with any stronger thunderstorms.

Tonight...

Instability should wane a bit this evening, though at least
scattered thunderstorms will remain possible over southern
Missouri. The bigger issue will be a further uptick in rain
intensity along the front, as a nocturnal increase in the low
level jet adds further lift and moisture flux to the equation. At
this time, it appears that rainfall amounts overnight could
approach or perhaps exceed 3 inches just north of I-44. As stated
above, the exact location of that band is subject to a bit of
change north or south over time.

Sunday and Sunday Night...

On Sunday, the frontal boundary should begin to slowly sag south
into far southern Missouri or northern Arkansas. Heavy rain will
continue across much of the area, though the heaviest amounts
should be focused along and south of US 60, closer to the front.
North of the front, northeast winds will increase substantially
through the day Sunday as the pressure gradient tightens across
the area. Temperatures will also fall into the upper 30s or low
40s, making things particularly unpleasant. Winds on Sunday may
approach Advisory criteria over western Missouri and southeastern
Kansas. Moderate to at times heavy rain will continue Sunday
night, as the surface and upper level low finally begin to
approach the region.

Monday...

Things should finally start to wind down on Monday as both the
surface and upper level lows lift across the region. Rain will
begin to decrease in intensity Monday, with much colder air
advecting into the area during the afternoon (temps will likely
fall through much of the afternoon). We may begin to see rain mix
with a bit of snow during the latter portion of the day Monday,
though anything that falls should be quite light, with no
significant accumulations expected.

.LONG TERM...(Monday Night through Friday)
Issued at 0248 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

Any lingering flurries should end Monday night, as temperatures
fall into the 20s. Tuesday should be dry with seasonable
temperatures.

A quick hitting system is then expected to move through the area
Wednesday, bringing with it a few snow showers. Amounts look to be
light, and with surface temperatures still expected to be above
freezing, little to no accumulation is expected.

New Years Eve and New Years Day look to be quiet across the
region, with temperatures just a bit below normal.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Sunday Morning)
Issued at 0526 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

Little change to the going aviation forecast this morning.
Rain/thunderstorms will begin to increasingly impact the terminals
this morning, persisting through the night tonight (and beyond).
Conditions should deteriorate to IFR, and likely LIFR by tonight.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 0248 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

As stated above, a significant flood event looks to unfold across
the area this weekend. Storm total rainfall amounts of 4-8 inches
are expected for the area, with the heaviest rain centered
generally along the I-44 corridor.

In addition to the obvious flash flood threat, nearly all river
forecast points are currently expected to reach flood stage, with
many exceeding moderate flood stage. Based on current rainfall
forecasts, several points are expected to exceed major flood
stage, with a few approaching record stage. For portions of
southern and southwestern Missouri, this event may exceed the
Spring 2008 and 2011 floods.

Those monitoring river stages and forecasts should keep in mind
that current forecasts are based on forecast rainfall, and any
slight shift in location and/or amount could result in changes to
the river forecast. That said, confidence is well above normal
that enough rain will fall to result in significant flooding in
many locations.

&&

.SGF Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
MO...Flash Flood Watch from noon CST today through Monday morning for
     MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106.

KS...Flash Flood Watch from noon CST today through Monday morning for
     KSZ073-097-101.

&&

SHORT TERM...Boxell
LONG TERM...Boxell
AVIATION...Boxell
HYDROLOGY...Boxell

Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 26, 4:04 AM CST, 3 hours 48 minutes before

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO
404 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-271015-
BOURBON-CRAWFORD-CHEROKEE-BENTON-MORGAN-MILLER-MARIES-VERNON-
ST. CLAIR-HICKORY-CAMDEN-PULASKI-PHELPS-BARTON-CEDAR-POLK-DALLAS-
LACLEDE-TEXAS-DENT-JASPER-DADE-GREENE-WEBSTER-WRIGHT-NEWTON-
LAWRENCE-CHRISTIAN-DOUGLAS-HOWELL-SHANNON-MCDONALD-BARRY-STONE-
TANEY-OZARK-OREGON-
404 AM CST SAT DEC 26 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF THE MISSOURI
OZARKS AND EXTREME SOUTHEAST KANSAS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

WEATHER HAZARDS EXPECTED...

  LIMITED TORNADO RISK.
  LIMITED HAIL RISK.
  LIMITED THUNDERSTORM WIND DAMAGE RISK.
  SIGNIFICANT FLOODING RISK.
  LIMITED LIGHTNING RISK.
  LIMITED NON THUNDERSTORM WIND RISK.

DISCUSSION...

  A SIGNIFICANT FLOOD EVENT IS EXPECTED TO UNFOLD ACROSS THE
  REGION TODAY THROUGH MONDAY. HEAVY RAIN WILL CONTINUE TO EXPAND
  ACROSS THE OUTLOOK AREA TODAY...WITH THE HEAVIEST TOTALS
  FOCUSED ALONG THE INTERSTATE 44 CORRIDOR. SIGNIFICANT FLASH
  FLOODING AND RIVER FLOODING IS EXPECTED...ESPECIALLY STARTING
  LATER TODAY INTO TONIGHT. AREAS THAT DO NOT NORMALLY FLOOD
  COULD EXPERIENCE FLOODING DURING THIS EVENT. FOR SOME LOCATIONS
  ACROSS SOUTHERN AND SOUTHWESTERN MISSOURI...FLOODING COULD
  EXCEED THAT SEEN DURING THE SPRING 2008 AND 2011 FLOODS.

  IN ADDITION TO HEAVY RAIN...A FEW STRONG TO SEVERE
  THUNDERSTORMS WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE TODAY...MAINLY OVER
  SOUTHERN MISSOURI. HAIL TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS...WIND GUSTS TO
  60 MPH...AND A BRIEF SPIN UP TORNADO OR TWO WILL BE POSSIBLE.
  THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT WILL BE CONDITIONAL ON THE AMOUNT OF
  INSTABILITY THAT CAN DEVELOP.

  NORTH TO NORTHEAST SURFACE WINDS WILL START TO GUST TO BETWEEN
  30 AND 35 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT OVER FAR SOUTHEASTERN
  KANSAS AND WESTERN MISSOURI.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

  HEAVY RAIN WILL CONTINUE SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT ACROSS MUCH OF
  THE REGION. STORM TOTAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 4 TO 8 INCHES CAN
  BE EXPECTED...WITH THE HEAVIEST AMOUNTS ACROSS THE
  INTERSTATE 44 CORRIDOR. IN ADDITION TO FLASH FLOODING...MANY
  RIVERS ARE EXPECTED TO REACH AT LEAST MODERATE FLOOD STAGE BY
  SUNDAY...WITH SEVERAL RIVER POINTS REACHING MAJOR OR EVEN
  RECORD FLOOD STAGE. THOSE WITH INTERESTS ALONG OR NEAR AREA
  RIVERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REMAIN ALERT FOR THE LATEST RIVER
  FORECASTS AND FLOOD WARNINGS.

  LIGHT SNOW MAY MIX IN WITH RAIN AS THIS STORM SYSTEM EXITS THE
  AREA MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT. NO WINTER WEATHER IMPACTS ARE
  EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  SPOTTER ACTIVATION COULD BE NEEDED LATER TODAY OVER SOUTHERN
  MISSOURI.

&&

MORE DETAILED INFORMATION CAN BE ACCESSED AT:
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SGF/SITREP(ALL LOWERCASE)

THIS PRODUCT IN GRAPHICAL FORMAT...ALONG WITH OTHER WEATHER...
HYDROLOGICAL AND CLIMATE INFORMATION...AT
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/SGF(ALL LOWERCASE)

BOXELL

The radar

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Event by event

59 flash flood, 48 heavy rain, 19 flood, 2 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Polk

When: December 26, 7:52 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 3.21 mi SSE of Rimby
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.730, -93.220

Flash Flood, Webster

When: December 26, 1:00 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Webster County, 0.8 mi ESE of Crown to 1.61 mi ESE of Crown
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.268, -92.956

Numerous low water crossings and roads were flooded and impassable during the rain event. Numerous roads and bridges along with other infrastructure suffered damage across the county. A few homes and businesses also sustained flood water damage. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Phelps

When: December 26, 2:00 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Phelps County, 4.96 mi W of Flat to 4.99 mi W of Flat
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2.5 million
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.760, -92.020

Highway J was closed due to high water at the Spring Creek Arm of the Big Piney River. Numerous roads and bridges were damaged. Approximately 8 homes were destroyed and 22 homed suffered moderate damaged from flood water. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Wright

When: December 26, 3:30 PM CST to 6:30 PM CST
Where: Wright County, 1.72 mi N of Jerktail to 1.77 mi N of Jerktail
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.445, -92.451

Route Z along Elk Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood, Miller

When: December 26, 4:27 PM CST to 6:27 PM CST
Where: Miller County, 2.52 mi WSW of West Aurora
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 38.310, -92.645

Highway Z was impassable and closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Polk

When: December 26, 4:30 PM CST to 6:30 PM CST
Where: Polk County, 2.49 mi NE of Goodson to 2.37 mi NE of Goodson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.721, -93.233

Route P north of Halfway near Lindely Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood, Barry

When: December 26, 6:30 PM CST to 11:30 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 0.55 mi W of Mc Dowell to 0.78 mi WSW of Mc Dowell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5.0 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.820, -93.790

Route C near Flat Creek was closed due to high water. Numerous low water crossings, roads, and bridges were damaged or washed out throughout Barry County. Numerous homes and business suffered flood water damage as well throughout the county. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: December 26, 6:30 PM CST to 11:30 PM CST
Where: Dallas County, 5.73 mi E of Earnestville to 5.71 mi E of Earnestville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.556, -92.797

There was six to nine inches of standing water the west bound lanes of Interstate 44 at mile marker 118. Several roads, low water crossings, and bridges suffered damage from flood water. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Newton

When: December 26, 6:30 PM CST to December 27, 12:30 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 0.55 mi W of Newtonia to 0.65 mi W of Newtonia
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.880, -94.190

Missouri Highway 86 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Polk

When: December 26, 6:40 PM CST to December 27, 12:40 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.91 mi NNE of Rondo to 1.98 mi NNE of Rondo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.797, -93.461

County Road V was closed due to flooding of Weaubleau Creek.

Flash Flood, Wright

When: December 26, 6:40 PM CST to 11:40 PM CST
Where: Wright County, 4.23 mi NE of Mansfield to 4.29 mi NE of Mansfield
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.166, -92.529

County Road AB was closed due to flooding at Wolf Creek. Portions of the town of Mountain Grove were evacuated for the potential of a dam breach at Lily Lake. The railroad tracks along the earthen dam at Lily Lake were washed out and needed repairs. Numerous roads and low water crossings suffered flood damage throughout the county. There was one business and one home destroyed by flood water. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Hail, Laclede

When: December 26, 6:47 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, 0.55 mi W of Lebanon Jones Fld Ar
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.650, -92.660

An off duty NWS employee reported nickel sized hail and 50 mph wind gusts.

Flash Flood, Barry

When: December 26, 6:55 PM CST to 11:55 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 0.36 mi WSW of Monett to 0.21 mi WSW of Monett
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.919, -93.926

Highway 60 was impassable due to high water and flooding.

Flash Flood, Laclede

When: December 26, 7:15 PM CST to 11:15 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, 3.07 mi ENE of Russ to 2.93 mi ENE of Russ
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.599, -92.550

Route B was closed due to flooding at North Cobb Creek. Nearly all low water crossings across the county were flooded. There were numerous county roads that had flood damage. There was extensive damage to the campgrounds at Bennett Spring State Park including the fish hatchery and cabins. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Douglas

When: December 26, 7:25 PM CST to 10:25 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, 1.07 mi SSW of Ava Muni Meml Arpt to 0.98 mi SSW of Ava Muni Meml Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $750,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.956, -92.688

Highway Y in Ava just west of Highway 5 was closed due to water over the roadway. Nearly all low water crossings across the county were flooded. There were several roads and bridges that sustained significant damage. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: December 26, 7:30 PM CST to December 27, 1:30 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.4 mi N of Battlefield to 0.89 mi N of Battlefield
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5.0 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.140, -93.376

Farm Road 174 and Oakwood Street to Farm Road 174 and Route ZZ was impassable due to high water. Nearly all low water crossings were under water and impassable. Approximately 630 homes and 16 business sustained water damage. Numerous roads, bridges, and culverts across the county sustained damage from the water. There were at least 120 water rescues across the county. There was an estimate of up to 500 problem spots on local roads will need repairs. A local car dealership in Republic was flooded by high water with numerous cars affected. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county during this event.

Flash Flood, Lawrence

When: December 26, 7:30 PM CST to 11:30 PM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 2.5 mi SW of Verona to 2.47 mi SSW of Verona
Cause: Heavy Rain
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $1.5 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.942, -93.829

A 37 year old male was swept off of Farm Road 1130 due to flash flooding. The flooding occurred along a small tributary of Browning Hollow which is a tributary of the Spring River. Nearly all low water crossings across the county were flooded. There was several rural and county roads which sustained damage from flooding. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: December 26, 8:00 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where: Dallas County, 3.89 mi E of Windyville to 3.88 mi E of Windyville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.730, -92.860

Five people were rescued from a cabin at Bennett Spring State Park.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: December 26, 8:00 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 2.43 mi SSW of Springfield to 2.52 mi SSW of Springfield
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.168, -93.317

There was at least six inches of water over the road at Kansas Expressway and Sunset.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: December 26, 8:00 PM CST to December 27, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 0.9 mi SW of Ebenezer to 0.85 mi SW of Ebenezer
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.321, -93.332

Several locations on Highway 13 between Couny Road O and Farm Road 44 had water over the road.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: December 26, 8:10 PM CST to December 27, 12:10 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 3.23 mi WNW of Spring Grove to 3.19 mi WNW of Spring Grove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.575, -93.080

A 48 year old male was swept off of Bannon Road due to flash flooding along Opossum Creek.

Heavy Rain, Greene

When: December 26, 8:14 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.65 mi E of (Sgf)springfield Arp
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 37.250, -93.350

The Springfield ASOS reported 5.20 inches of rainfall.

Flash Flood, Pulaski

When: December 26, 8:22 PM CST to 11:22 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 2.79 mi ESE of Swedeborg to 2.76 mi ESE of Swedeborg
Cause: Heavy Rain
Deaths: 2 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.899, -92.286

Several vehicles were washed off of roadways in two separate incidents around Crocker, Missouri. One occurred along the headwaters of Tavern Creek. The other incident was near the Gasconade River. Two people drowned when their car was swept off of Highway O near Dixon.

Flash Flood, Pulaski

When: December 26, 8:22 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 2.06 mi WNW of Crocker to 2.03 mi WNW of Crocker
Cause: Heavy Rain
Deaths: 5 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.961, -92.305

There were five international soldiers stationed at Fort Leonard Wood in a car which was swept off of Highway U at Tavern Creek because of flash flooding. All five victims from the car drowned.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: December 26, 8:26 PM CST to 11:26 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 2.01 mi SE of Republic Westport Ar to 2.1 mi SE of Republic Westport Ar
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.133, -93.421

Farm Road 174 for about 1 mile west of Highway ZZ was completely flooded with several culverts washed out.

Flash Flood, Pulaski

When: December 26, 9:00 PM CST to December 27, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 3.23 mi SSW of Hancock to 3.12 mi SSW of Hancock
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2.0 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.940, -92.210

Route HH was closed due to flooding at Bell Creek. Nearly all low water crossings across the county were flooded. There were several rural and county roads that sustained damage from flooding. There were a few homes and businesses that had flood damage as well across the county. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Pulaski

When: December 26, 9:00 PM CST to December 27, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 1.98 mi WNW of Crocker to 1.95 mi WNW of Crocker
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.960, -92.304

Route U was closed due to flooding. Water was over the road at Taven Creek.

Flash Flood, Pulaski

When: December 26, 9:00 PM CST to December 27, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 4.2 mi SE of Crocker to 4.11 mi SE of Crocker
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.908, -92.215

Route DD was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Barry

When: December 26, 9:00 PM CST to December 27, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 2.48 mi NNW of Cassville Flds Arpt to 2.24 mi NNW of Cassville Flds Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.714, -93.846

Highway Y near Flat Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, McDonald

When: December 26, 9:00 PM CST to December 27, 12:00 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 0.49 mi NNE of Pineville to 0.47 mi N of Pineville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.607, -94.377

Highway W going northeast out of Pineville was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Camden

When: December 26, 9:00 PM CST to December 27, 11:00 AM CST
Where: Camden County, 1.47 mi SW of Beach to 0.91 mi SSE of Damsel
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2.0 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.133, -92.637

Several floating boat docks and boat lifts broke away during the flooding on Lake of the Ozarks. Several boats were lost or sunk during the flooding. Nearly all low water crossings across the county were flooded. Several roads were damaged from flood water. Several homes around the Lake of the Ozarks were flooded and had property damage. The Sunny Slope neighborhood and areas along the Niangua River were hardest hit by flood waters. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Heavy Rain, Laclede

When: December 26, 9:06 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, 0.55 mi W of Lebanon Jones Fld Ar
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.650, -92.660

An off duty NWS employee reported 3.87 inches of rainfall since 4 pm that afternoon.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: December 26, 9:06 PM CST to December 27, 12:06 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.26 mi SSE of Elwood to 1.21 mi SSE of Elwood
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.213, -93.423

Two to three inches of water running was over the road at the intersection of State Highway B and Highway 266.

Flash Flood, Pulaski

When: December 26, 9:24 PM CST to December 27, 12:24 AM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 1.63 mi S of Dixon to 1.76 mi S of Dixon
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.976, -92.099

Route O was closed due to flooding near the intersection of Highway 28.

Flash Flood, Laclede

When: December 26, 9:30 PM CST to December 27, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 0.72 mi NE of Pease to 1.03 mi WSW of Pease
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.507, -92.620

Highway J was closed due to flooding near the Osage Fork of the Gasconade River.

Flash Flood, Laclede

When: December 26, 9:30 PM CST to December 27, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 0.44 mi E of Sleeper to 0.65 mi E of Sleeper
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.749, -92.592

Highway F was closed between Interstate 44 and the town of Sleeper due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Barry

When: December 26, 9:30 PM CST to December 27, 12:30 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 0.14 mi ENE of Cassville to 0.25 mi N of Cassville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.681, -93.868

Highway 37 in Cassville was closed due to flooding at Flat Creek.

Flash Flood, McDonald

When: December 26, 9:30 PM CST to December 27, 12:30 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 3.27 mi WNW of Mountain to 3.19 mi WNW of Mountain
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.551, -94.183

Higwhay 90 near County Road E was closed due to flooding.

Heavy Rain, Polk

When: December 26, 10:00 PM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.29 mi ESE of Rimby
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.760, -93.230

There was a report of 5.00 inches of rainfall.

Flash Flood, Polk

When: December 26, 10:00 PM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.46 mi NNE of Pleasant Hope to 1.56 mi NNE of Pleasant Hope
Cause: Heavy Rain
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.488, -93.267

A 56 year old man was swept off of Highway H by flash flooding of the Pomme De Terre River. Nearly all low water crossings across the county were flooded and several suffered damage. Several county roads sustained damaged from flood water. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: December 26, 10:10 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 4.42 mi N of Ebenezer to 4.4 mi N of Ebenezer
Cause: Heavy Rain
Deaths: 1 direct, 1 indirect
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.394, -93.312

A 42 year old man attempted to drive through a flooded low water crossing on Highway CC at Sims Branch. That person was swept away and drowned. An indirect fatality occurred when a 60 year old man tow truck driver was attempting to retrieve a car off the roadway. He was electrocuted by a downed power line near Farm Road 112 and Farm Road 125.

Flash Flood, McDonald

When: December 26, 10:30 PM CST to December 27, 1:30 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 1.14 mi SSE of Jacket to 1.3 mi SSE of Jacket
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.506, -94.110

Route KK near Big Sugar Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: December 26, 10:50 PM CST to December 27, 1:50 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 0.54 mi S of (Sgf)springfield Arp to 0.5 mi S of (Sgf)springfield Arp
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.242, -93.379

The entrance to the old Springfield Airport terminal building was flooded and a driver of a stranded vehicle was rescued.

Flash Flood, Cedar

When: December 26, 11:04 PM CST to December 27, 3:04 AM CST
Where: Cedar County, 3.29 mi NE of Stockton Resv North to 3.32 mi NE of Stockton Resv North
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.701, -93.734

Route M was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Stone

When: December 26, 11:15 PM CST to December 27, 3:15 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 0.93 mi N of Galena to 1.03 mi NE of Galena
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.813, -93.468

Highway 413 near the James River was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Morgan

When: December 27, 12:00 AM CST to December 28, 12:00 PM CST
Where: Morgan County, 1.36 mi NE of Gravois Mills to 1.73 mi NNE of Gravois Mills
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.332, -92.800

Several low water crossings were flooded and several rural roads had damage due to flood waters. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Christian

When: December 27, 12:00 AM CST to 4:00 AM CST
Where: Christian County, 0.56 mi W of Ozark to 0.72 mi NNE of Riverdale
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.019, -93.230

Nearly all low water crossings were flooded. Several county roads and bridges sustained damage from flood water. The Finley River and the James River had significant rises in river levels which flooded several properties. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flood, Greene

When: December 27, 2:57 AM CST to 6:57 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.92 mi SSE of Pleasant Vly to 2.04 mi SSE of Pleasant Vly
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.276, -93.262

A section of Farm Road 94 over the Dry Sac River was washed out.

Flood, Greene

When: December 27, 3:18 AM CST to 7:18 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 5.12 mi NW of Hickory Barren to 4.5 mi NNE of Ebenezer
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.404, -93.294

The Dry Sac River washed out Farm Road 153 north of Highway CC.

Flash Flood, Jasper

When: December 27, 4:18 AM CST to 6:18 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 0.29 mi NE of Sarcoxie to 0.33 mi NE of Sarcoxie
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.073, -94.117

A senior housing center was evacuated due to Center Creek rising to the doors of the building.

Heavy Rain, Dallas

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.55 mi W of Buffalo Arpt
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 37.670, -93.090

There was a report of 5.22 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Miller

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Miller County, 1.77 mi ESE of Iberia
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 38.090, -92.290

There was a report of 5.40 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Dade

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Dade County, 1.3 mi ENE of Lockwood
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 37.390, -93.950

There was a report of 4.65 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Webster

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Webster County, 0.88 mi NE of Marshfield
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 37.340, -92.910

There was a report of 4.43 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Polk

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, Morrisville
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 37.480, -93.430

There was a report 4.90 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Polk

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 2.34 mi NNE of Rondo
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 37.800, -93.450

There was a report of 5.60 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Greene

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 2.3 mi ESE of Sacville
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.390, -93.390

There was a report of 6.93 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Greene

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 3.31 mi E of Battlefield
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.120, -93.320

There was a report of 5.22 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Barry

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 4.64 mi WNW of Butterfield
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 36.770, -93.980

There was a report of 7.40 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Greene

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 3.02 mi SE of Hickory Barren
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.320, -93.190

There was a report of 6.47 inches in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Greene

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.3 mi ESE of Republic
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.110, -93.460

There was a report of 6.44 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Phelps

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Phelps County, 4.68 mi NNW of Northwye
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 38.030, -91.810

There was a report of 5.92 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Newton

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 0.55 mi W of Saginaw
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.020, -94.490

There was a report of 5.78 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Greene

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.65 mi E of Springfield
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.200, -93.270

There was a report of 5.55 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Hickory

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Hickory County, 2.29 mi ESE of Galmay
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.890, -93.340

There was a report of 5.44 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Camden

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Camden County, 2.58 mi WSW of Purvis
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 38.150, -92.860

There was a report of 5.07 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Greene

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 0.55 mi E of Sequiota
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.150, -93.220

There was a report of 4.96 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Cedar

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Cedar County, 1.38 mi N of Stockton Resv South
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.620, -93.800

There was a report of 4.93 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Christian

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Christian County, 2.14 mi SSE of Terrell
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.050, -93.410

There was a report of 4.88 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Jasper

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 0.55 mi W of Sarcoxie
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.070, -94.130

There was a report of 4.75 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Camden

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Camden County, 1.29 mi ESE of Freedom
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 38.020, -92.560

There was a report of 4.31 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Barry

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 1.77 mi NE of Golden
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 36.540, -93.630

There was a report of 4.31 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Jasper

When: December 27, 7:00 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 0.69 mi S of Smithfield
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 37.160, -94.620

There was report of 4.15 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Lawrence

When: December 27, 7:15 AM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 0.55 mi W of Verona
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.970, -93.810

There was a report of 6.36 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Phelps

When: December 27, 7:30 AM CST
Where: Phelps County, Rolla
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 37.950, -91.770

There was a report of 4.94 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Newton

When: December 27, 8:00 AM CST
Where: Newton County, Neosho
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 36.870, -94.370

There was a report of 4.10 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Heavy Rain, Barry

When: December 27, 8:15 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 1.49 mi SSW of Cassville Flds Arpt
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 36.660, -93.840

There was a report of 5.50 inches of rainfall.

Heavy Rain, Laclede

When: December 27, 9:00 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 0.55 mi W of Lebanon Jones Fld Ar
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.650, -92.660

There was a report of 6.71 inches of rainfall.

Heavy Rain, Barton

When: December 27, 10:18 AM CST
Where: Barton County, 0.88 mi SE of Golden City
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 37.390, -94.090

There was a report of 5.20 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Flood, Jasper

When: December 27, 10:24 AM CST to 2:24 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 0.93 mi ENE of Russell to 0.81 mi NE of Russell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.157, -94.056

There was a high water rescue near the Spring River.

Flood, Newton

When: December 27, 10:41 AM CST to 2:41 PM CST
Where: Newton County, 2.27 mi NNE of Neosho to 2.18 mi N of Neosho
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2.0 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.902, -94.360

Multiple rail cars floated off of the tracks due to flooding of Shoal Creek. At least three families were stranded by high water. Several homes sustained flood damage. Several mobile homes were washed away by flooding along Shoal Creek near Reddings Mill. Numerous roads and low water crossings suffered flood damage. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Heavy Rain, Greene

When: December 27, 11:30 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 3.08 mi ESE of Battlefield
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.100, -93.330

There was a report of 8.00 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Flood, McDonald

When: December 27, 11:39 AM CST to 3:39 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, 1.09 mi NW of Anderson to 1.05 mi WNW of Anderson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.659, -94.446

At least 10 homes were flooded and there were numerous water rescues conducted. Several homes and business sustained flood damage. Numerous roads also suffered flood damage throughout the county. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flood, McDonald

When: December 27, 11:39 AM CST to 3:39 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, Noel to 1.18 mi W of Noel
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.550, -94.480

The Tyson Foods waste water system was impacted by flood water.

Heavy Rain, Christian

When: December 27, 12:30 PM CST
Where: Christian County, 0.55 mi E of Billings
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.070, -93.560

There was a report of 7.70 inches of rainfall in 24 hours.

Flood, Newton

When: December 27, 1:06 PM CST to 5:06 PM CST
Where: Newton County, 0.33 mi E of Redings Mill to 0.36 mi NNW of Redings Mill
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.020, -94.514

Several mobile homes were washed away by flooding along Shoal Creek near Reddings Mill. There were an unknown amount of people stranded in that area and multiple high water rescues were conducted.

Flood, Jasper

When: December 27, 1:06 PM CST to 5:06 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 1.07 mi NW of Carthage to 1.07 mi NNE of Morgan Hgts
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.182, -94.332

There was flood water over the Interstate 49 bridge at the Spring River and I-49 was partially closed down. Numerous low water crossings throughout the county were flooded. Several roads, homes, and businesses suffered flood water damage. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flood, Newton

When: December 27, 1:39 PM CST to 5:39 PM CST
Where: Newton County, 0.35 mi SSE of Racine to 0.35 mi NNE of Wela Park
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.895, -94.528

There were multiple water rescues conducted south of Racine at the intersection of Highway CC and Lost Creek.

Flood, McDonald

When: December 27, 1:50 PM CST to 5:50 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, 0.23 mi SE of Noel to 0.25 mi SE of Noel
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.548, -94.477

There was a water rescue from a residence in Noel.

Heavy Rain, Greene

When: December 27, 4:00 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 3.08 mi ESE of Battlefield
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.100, -93.330

There was a report of 10.00 inches of rainfall measured in the last 30 hours on the south side of Springfield.

Flash Flood, McDonald

When: December 27, 5:56 PM CST to 9:56 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, 0.23 mi ESE of Noel to 0.26 mi SW of Noel
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.549, -94.476

There were approximately 20 high water rescues conducted that morning. Approximately 20 homes were inundated with flood water.

Flood, Taney

When: December 27, 7:37 PM CST to 11:37 PM CST
Where: Taney County, 0.64 mi ENE of Pt Lookout Arpt to 0.88 mi N of Hollister
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3.0 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.633, -93.219

There were numerous high water rescues conducted across the county including the Branson area. Residents around Bull Creek Village and along Foggy River Road suffered high water and flood damage in their homes. There were numerous businesses and homes affected by flood water along Turkey Creek in Hollister and along Lake Taneycomo from Table Rock Dam to the Branson Landing. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Newton

When: December 27, 8:01 PM CST to December 28, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 0.76 mi S of Saginaw to 0.45 mi SE of Redings Mill
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.009, -94.480

Approximately 60 people were evacuated and rescued along areas of Shoal Creek. Several homes were surrounded by water and cut off from road access. The creek exceeded the all time record by four feet.

Heavy Rain, Laclede

When: December 27, 9:21 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, 0.55 mi W of Lebanon Jones Fld Ar
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.650, -92.660

There was a report of 8.28 inches of rainfall in the last 36 hours.

Heavy Rain, Greene

When: December 27, 9:36 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 2.35 mi SSW of Springfield
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.170, -93.320

There was a report of 8.96 inches of rainfall in the last 36 hours near Kansas Expressway and Broadmoor.

Heavy Rain, Barry

When: December 27, 9:52 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 0.55 mi W of Monett
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.920, -93.930

There was a report of 10.50 inches of rainfall in the last 36 hours.

Flood, Douglas

When: December 27, 11:00 PM CST to December 28, 3:00 AM CST
Where: Douglas County, 0.57 mi NW of Smallett to 0.36 mi N of Smallett
Cause: Heavy Rain
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.856, -92.727

A 52 year old man was attempting to move cattle to higher ground when he was swept into flood water by the South Spring Creek. This incident occurred near the community of Smallet.

Flash Flood, Shannon

When: December 28, 2:00 AM CST to 9:00 AM CST
Where: Shannon County, 0.68 mi SW of Alley Spg to 0.36 mi WSW of Alley Spg
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.144, -91.459

Flash flooding caused damage to several Ozarks Scenic Riverways campgrounds including along the Jack Fork River and Alley Spring campground. There were several roads and structures that were damage by flood water. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Texas

When: December 28, 2:51 AM CST to 6:51 AM CST
Where: Texas County, 1.79 mi WNW of Clear Spgs to 1.73 mi WNW of Clear Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.110, -91.900

Highway U was closed between Highway HH and Highway 137 near South Prong of the Jacks Fork.

Flood, Stone

When: December 28, 3:00 AM CST to 7:00 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 1.56 mi N of Galena to 1.88 mi N of Galena
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1.5 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.822, -93.467

There were at least 20 homes flooded from the James River at Galena. There were at least six homes flooded near Hootentown from the James River. Several businesses suffered flood damage along the James River and across the county. Numerous low water crossings and roads sustained damage from flood water. Several boat docks and campground areas around Table Rock Lake suffered flood damage as well. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Howell

When: December 28, 5:20 AM CST to 9:20 AM CST
Where: Howell County, 2.8 mi NNW of Mountain View to 2.77 mi NNW of Mountain View
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.037, -91.741

Route Y north of Highway 60 was closed due to flooding. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Maries

When: December 28, 6:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Maries County, 5.28 mi WNW of (Vih)rolla/Vichy Arp to 4.55 mi ESE of Vienna
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.170, -91.853

Numerous low water crossings were flooded. Several county roads and homes sustained flood damage. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Texas

When: December 28, 6:10 AM CST to 10:10 AM CST
Where: Texas County, 0.69 mi N of Elk Creek to 0.71 mi NE of Elk Creek
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.190, -92.000

Route H between Highway 63 and Highway AC was closed due to water over the roadway.

Flash Flood, Texas

When: December 28, 6:10 AM CST to 10:10 AM CST
Where: Texas County, 1.59 mi ESE of Houston to 1.55 mi ESE of Houston
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.321, -91.943

Route F near the intersection of Highway 63 near Brushy Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Texas

When: December 28, 6:10 AM CST to 10:10 AM CST
Where: Texas County, 1.66 mi SSE of Bucyrus to 1.39 mi W of Houston Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.327, -92.011

Route ZZ south of Highway 17 near the Little Piney River was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Texas

When: December 28, 6:10 AM CST to 10:10 AM CST
Where: Texas County, 2.26 mi NW of Roubidoux to 2.31 mi NNW of Roubidoux
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1.6 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.445, -92.177

Route M north of Route YY near Roubidoux Creek was closed due to flooding. Nearly all low water crossings were flooded across the county. There were numerous reports of flood-related damage to homes and businesses. There was significant damage to county roads and bridges. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Howell

When: December 28, 6:40 AM CST to 9:40 AM CST
Where: Howell County, 2.56 mi S of Hutton Vly to 2.62 mi SSW of Hutton Vly
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.934, -91.888

Route U between Highway 60 and Highway N was closed near Lost Camp Creek due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Ozark

When: December 28, 6:45 AM CST to 9:45 AM CST
Where: Ozark County, 1.49 mi NNW of Howards Ridge to 1.67 mi NW of Howards Ridge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.550, -92.340

Route J north of Highway T was closed near Lick Creek. Nearly all low water crossings were flood across the county. Numerous rural and county roads sustained significant flood damage. There were several buildings that suffered flood damage. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Howell

When: December 28, 7:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Howell County, 3.38 mi E of Lanton to 3.44 mi E of Lanton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.519, -91.739

Highway 142 was closed east of Highway 17 due to water over the road.

Flood, Jasper

When: December 28, 7:25 AM CST to 10:25 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 2.2 mi E of Waco to 2.23 mi WSW of Galesburg
Cause: Heavy Rain
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.250, -94.560

A 30 year old man was swept off of Maple Road due to flooding. This incident occurred along the Spring River approximately 2 miles east of Waco.

Flash Flood, Oregon

When: December 28, 7:30 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Oregon County, 2.16 mi NNW of Jeff to 2.12 mi NW of Jeff
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.526, -91.421

Highway 142 was closed due to high water west of Highway V.

Flash Flood, Howell

When: December 28, 8:15 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where: Howell County, 1.31 mi ESE of Leota to 1.23 mi SE of Leota
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.522, -92.008

Highway 142 was closed between Route FF and Route E near the Bennetts River.

Flash Flood, Oregon

When: December 28, 8:30 AM CST to 9:30 AM CST
Where: Oregon County, 1.1 mi WNW of Calm to 1.59 mi WNW of Calm
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.556, -91.188

Highway 142 was closed near the Eleven Point River. Numerous low water crossings across the county were flooded. Several county roads were damaged. Several campground areas along the Ozarks Scenic Riverways were damaged. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Flash Flood, Phelps

When: December 28, 8:40 AM CST to 9:40 AM CST
Where: Phelps County, 2.98 mi ENE of Craddock to 3.54 mi ENE of Craddock
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.666, -91.800

Route H was closed near the Little Piney Creek.

Flash Flood, Miller

When: December 28, 8:44 AM CST to 12:44 PM CST
Where: Miller County, 4.04 mi WSW of Marys Home to 4 mi NE of Tuscumbia
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.280, -92.420

Highway 17 was closed near Saline Creek. Nearly all low water crossings were flooded. Several rural roads suffered flood damage. There were several homes and properties that sustained flood water damage. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event.

Heavy Rain, Dallas

When: December 28, 8:54 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.69 mi N of Plad
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.740, -92.970

There was a report of 8.90 inches of rainfall in the last 36 hours.

Heavy Rain, Laclede

When: December 28, 9:00 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 0.88 mi NW of Jones Lebanon Arpt
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.660, -92.640

There was a report of 9.61 inches of rainfall in the last 36 hours.

Heavy Rain, Pulaski

When: December 28, 9:00 AM CST
Where: Pulaski County, Waynesville
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 37.830, -92.200

There was a report of 10.28 inches of rainfall in the past 2 days.

Heavy Rain, Dallas

When: December 28, 9:30 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.69 mi N of Plad
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.740, -92.970

There was a rainfall report of 8.90 inches in the last 24 hours.

Flood, Howell

When: December 28, 9:42 AM CST to 1:42 PM CST
Where: Howell County, 4.02 mi WSW of West Plains Arpt to 3.96 mi WSW of West Plains Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.730, -91.938

There was a high water rescue conducted on County Road 6540 near the Spring Creek.

Flood, Howell

When: December 28, 9:43 AM CST to 1:43 PM CST
Where: Howell County, 2.12 mi W of Mountain View Arpt to 1.8 mi E of Trask
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.982, -91.758

There was a high water rescue on County Road 2990 near the headwaters of the Eleven Point River.

Heavy Rain, Christian

When: December 28, 9:46 AM CST
Where: Christian County, 2.16 mi SE of Mc Cracken
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.000, -93.140

There was a report of 8.00 inches of rainfall in the last 36 hours.

Heavy Rain, Greene

When: December 28, 11:46 AM CST
Where: Greene County, Republic
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.120, -93.480

There was a storm total rainfall report of 10.01 inches in the last 2 days.

Heavy Rain, Douglas

When: December 28, 11:46 AM CST
Where: Douglas County, 0.55 mi W of Ava
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.950, -92.660

There was a storm total rainfall report of 9.90 inches in the last 2 days.

Heavy Rain, Christian

When: December 28, 11:46 AM CST
Where: Christian County, 0.88 mi SW of Bruner
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.010, -92.990

There was a storm total rainfall report of 9.32 inches in the last 2 days.

Flood, Vernon

When: December 28, 12:00 PM CST
Where: Vernon County, 4.71 mi NW of Fair Haven to 4.23 mi ESE of Panama
Cause: Heavy Rain
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 38.026, -94.243

A 29 year old male duck hunter drowned when his flat-bottomed kayak type of boat overturned while trying to return to shore during 30 mph winds and rising water. The area of water in which he was hunting was normally controlled at a depth of two feet; however, the region was flooded by the confluence of the Marmaton and Little Osage Rivers. Time and date was estimated.

Heavy Rain, Polk

When: December 28, 6:55 PM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.29 mi ESE of Rimby
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.760, -93.230

There was a storm total rainfall report of 10.50 inches in the last 2 days.

Heavy Rain, Douglas

When: December 28, 6:55 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, 0.55 mi W of Ava
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.950, -92.660

There was a storm total rainfall report of 10.00 inches in the last 2 days.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

Event	Date	Age	Sex	Where	Kind
Flash Flood, Lawrence	2015-12-26	37	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flash Flood, Dallas	2015-12-26	48	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flash Flood, Pulaski	2015-12-26	53	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flash Flood, Pulaski	2015-12-26	50	Female	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flash Flood, Pulaski	2015-12-26	32	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flash Flood, Pulaski	2015-12-26	32	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flash Flood, Pulaski	2015-12-26	38	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flash Flood, Pulaski	2015-12-26	29	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flash Flood, Pulaski	2015-12-26	33	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flash Flood, Polk	2015-12-26	56	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flash Flood, Greene	2015-12-26	42	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flash Flood, Greene	2015-12-26	60	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Indirect
Flood, Douglas	2015-12-27	52	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flood, Jasper	2015-12-28	30	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flood, Vernon	2015-12-28	29	Male	Boating	Direct

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Heavy Rain: Rainfall totals unusual for the place and season that did not produce a flood.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Missouri in 2015 Every state in 2015 This day in weather history Warnings in Missouri, December 2015

Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 605947, 607526, 605939, 605940, 605941, 605942, 605944, 605945, 606098, 606099, 606100, 605948, 606101, 606102, 606103, 606105, 606106, 606107, 606108, 606109, 606110, 605949, 606112, 606347, 606113, 606114, 606115, 606116, 606120, 606122, 607484, 605950, 606348, 606117, 606118, 606119, 606121, 606123, 605951, 606349, and more.