Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Missouri, April 30, 2019

Nickle size hail was reported at I-49 and Highway V south of Joplin.

The Emergency Manager reported that water was over numerous roadways in Nevada.

A trained spotter measured half dollar size hail 2 miles northeast of Fidelity in a rural area.

Half dollar sized hail was reported in Anderson via social media. No damage was reported.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado. This was the first of two tornadoes that touched down in the Miller area. The most concentrated damage was to a metal building on Highway 39 that had a large portion of the roof torn off. The occupant of the building saw the tornado approaching. Damage to trees southwest of that location marked the beginning of the track. Intermittent damage then extended along a path through southeast Miller, along Highway DD near the intersection of Main Street. The tornado continued northeast into inaccessible areas though damage to trees and an outbuilding was again noted along Farm Road 1140. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 95 mph.

Straight line winds caused the partial roof and wall collapse on an outbuilding. A picture of the damage was received via social media.

Golf ball sized hail was reported in a rural area east of Goodman via social media. No damage was reported.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado that tracked a total of 12 miles from five miles southwest of Rocky Comfort in McDonald County to five miles northeast of Wheaton in Barton County, Missouri. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 22 minutes along its total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 110 mph. The tornado tracked for six miles across northeastern McDonald County before continuing into western Barry County. As the tornado tracked across McDonald County a Missouri Highway Patrolman and Sheriff Department Deputy observed the tornado touch down along Carnell Road southwest of Rocky Comfort and intermittently cause light damage to trees before causing minor damage to the roof of an outbuilding along Chitwood Road. This tornado track continued into Barry County.

A National Weather Service Storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down four miles northeast of Protem in Taney County, Missouri and tracked to five miles northwest of Theodosia in Ozark County, Missouri. The tornado was on the ground for approximately eight minutes along its 5.4 mile total track maximum wind speeds estimated at 100 mph. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted along its path as it moved through far eastern Taney county where it then entered Ozark County.

This is the continuation of the tornado that touched down and tracked from five miles southwest of Rocky Comfort in McDonald County to five miles northeast of Wheaton, Missouri in Barry County. A National Weather Service survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado that tracked a total of 12 miles from five miles southwest of Rocky Comfort to five miles northeast of Wheaton, Missouri. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 22 minutes along its total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 110 mph. After tracking across northeastern McDonald County the tornado then caused substantial damage to a commercial farming operation as it moved into Barry County near the intersection of Highways 76 and 86. While multiple large barns were heavily damaged, the most striking damage at this location was the destruction of a two story home, though it appeared that the lower walls had collapsed as the second story remained largely intact. Wind speeds associated with the home were reduced due to the lack of damage to nearby trees and power lines. The tornado continued to cause mainly roof damage to a number of homes as it crossed through the southern section of Wheaton. Clusters of more intense and a cyclonic tree fall pattern involving hundreds of trees were noted east of Wheaton interspersed with sections of limited damage as the tornado tracked northeast along portions of Highway W, through rural areas along Shoal Creek. Tree damage continued across Farm Roads 1035, 1040, Highway HH, and 1045 before the last visible damage to trees was noted north of Farm Road 2095.

This is the continuation of the tornado that touched down and tracked from four miles northeast of Protem, Missouri and tracked to five miles northwest of Theodosia in Ozark County, Missouri. A National Weather Service Storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down four miles northeast of Protem, Missouri and tracked to five miles northwest of Theodosia in Ozark County Missouri. The tornado was on the ground for approximately eight minutes along its 5.4 mile total track maximum wind speeds estimated at 100 mph. This tornado was videotaped at a Theodosia storage business, and was also observed by a local pharmacist. Along with trees snapped and uprooted as the tornado moved to the northeast across western Ozark County, two outbuildings were damaged as it crossed Highway 160. The tornado lifted northeast of County Road 902.

Several large trees were uprooted and a power pole was snapped.

The broadcast media relayed a picture from the public of half dollar sized hail near Lampe on H Highway.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado five miles northeast of Purdy which tracked northeast for five miles across northern Barry County before lifting just north of Highway Z. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 10 minutes with maximum wind speeds estimated at 85 mph. This tornado was spawned by the same supercell that caused the Wheaton, Missouri tornado. Distant damage to trees was noted in inaccessible areas west of State Highway BB before causing roof panels to be torn off six outbuildings along the highway, and then again to distant trees into Prairie Run Hollow. The damage to trees became convergent as it tracked into forested areas along Farm Road 2032 before resuming an intermittent path of tree damage along portions of FR 1140. The last evidence of damage was found northeast of Pleasant Ridge north of Highway Z.

The broadcast media relayed a report from the public of quarter size hail in the Aunts Creek area on Welch Road.

A storm survey determined that an EF-0 tornado tracked for one mile from the Avenue of Freedom near the Factory Shoppes at Branson Meadows to James E Epps Road near the Branson High School. The tornado was on the ground for approximately three minutes along its one mile total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 75 mph. Tree damage and minor structural damage was observed along the path. This tornado was observed by numerous people in the Branson area.

The National Weather Service determined that an EF-0 tornado touched down northeast of Shell Knob. Video evidence was used to confirm the tornado. While a circulation was clearly evident and a condensation funnel was on the ground, no damage could be observed due to the distance from which the video was taken. The tornado moved across a heavily forested and inaccessible area, making the beginning and end points estimates. No structural damage was noted.

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 touched down near Guffy Creek in extreme eastern Christian County, and tracked into western Douglas County. The tornado was on the ground for approximately seven minutes along its 2 mile total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 80 mph. The tornado presented a TDS on radar. The tornado moved across rural, mainly forested areas of extreme eastern Christian County where numerous trees were damaged or uprooted. The track of the tornado continued into western Douglas County.

This is the continuation of the tornado that touched down and tracked from near Guffy Creek in extreme eastern Christian County, and tracked into western Douglas County. A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-0 touched down near Guffy Creek in extreme eastern Christian County, and tracked into western Douglas County. This tornado was observed by a local resident along County Road 447 and presented a TDS on radar. Numerous trees were damaged or uprooted as the tornado tracked east and lifted just west of County Road 461A southwest of Merritt.

A large tree fell on a home. Minor damage to the home occurred.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado that tracked from four miles southwest of Squires, Missouri to five miles northeast of Squires. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 20 minutes along its nearly nine mile track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 107 mph. This tornado was observed by a local resident, and also presented multiple TDSs on radar. The tornado damaged thousands of trees, a church on Highway 14 and VV and a couple of outbuildings. The tornado tracked northeast from touch down to approximately one mile northeast of Squires, east of Highway 5, before turning and tracking north northeast finally lifting about a half mile north of Highway 14.

A National Weather Service survey determined than an EF-0 tornado tracked a total of 1.9 miles from two miles south southwest of Cassville to one mile west southwest of Cassville. The tornado was on the ground intermittently for approximately five minutes along its 1.9 mile total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 75 mph. Several large trees were damaged or uprooted with one large tree falling on and damaging a house.

A large tree was uprooted.

Several pictures of quarter to golf ball size hail were provided via social media in a mostly rural area south of Ava.

Multiple reports of downed large tree limbs were received.

A media partner reported multiple vehicles stalled due to flooded roadways, especially on Central Avenue (Highway 96). The water depth was between one and two feet in some areas.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down about five miles southeast of Ava, Missouri and tracked northeast across mainly forested areas north of Hunter Creek. The tornado was on the ground for approximately four minutes along its three mile total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 100 mph. This tornado was spawned from a cyclical supercell thunderstorm which produced an earlier tornado near Squires, Missouri and presented a TDS on radar. Thousands of trees were snapped or uprooted along and north of Hunter Creek with lighter tree damage noted before the tornado lifted between County Road 213 and Highway 76.

The Mesonet Station (RAWS), WKTM7 at Wah Kon Tah State Prairie measured a 50 knot wind gust.

The Emergency Manager reported that a water rescue was performed near the intersection of 32nd Street and St. Johns Boulevard. The vehicle occupant was rescued safely after driving through high water and being washed of the road.

Quarter size hail was reported near the south side of Ava.

Numerous reports of street flooding were received in the Norwood area. Flooding continued into the very early hours of May 1st.

A National Weather Service survey determined that an EF-1 tornado touched down southeast of Macomb along Cottengin Road and traveled north northeast, lifting near the intersection of Highways A and K. Along the path, a saw mill sustained significant damage and an office building was damaged. The maximum winds speeds were estimated at 105 mph.

The road was flooded and Impassable on Douglas Fir Road at MO-43 north of Seneca.

Multiple trees were reported down along Highway 123.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado that briefly touched down six miles northwest of Miller, Missouri and tracked right along the Dade and Lawrence County line. The tornado was on the ground for approximately two minutes along its 0.6 mile total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 95 mph. This is the second tornado to have touched down in the Miller area during this event and was produced by a cluster of storms (QLCS) that had followed several hours after a supercell earlier produced a tornado southwest to northeast of Miller. Tree fall patterns with this tornado were determined to be tornadic along a short intermittent path from west of Highway UU to along Highway NN (on the Dade/Lawrence Co line) before the last sign of damage north of the intersection of FR 1085 and Highway NN where trees were uprooted. This tornado continued briefly into Dade County.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado occurred. Damage associated with the tornado near Eudora was first noted with the downing of limbs west of Highway 123. The tornado intensified as it crossed the highway with several trees snapped in a convergent manner before continuing into remote areas. The damage path was again visible along Farm Road 546 where the tornado took the roof off a home, damaged another and overturned a recreational vehicle before diminishing to broken limbs along and east of Farm Road 60. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 100 mph.

This is the continuation of the tornado that touched down six miles northwest of Miller in Lawrence County, Missouri and lifted just north into Dade County, Missouri. In total, the tornado was on the ground for approximately two minutes along its 0.6 mile total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 95 mph. This tornado crossed the county line along Highway NN (on the Dade/Lawrence Co line) ) before the last sign of damage north of the intersection of FR 1085 and Highway NN where trees were uprooted with one of the fallen trees heavily damaging a home.

Portions of Highway 32 eastbound into Stockton were impassable due to high water. Several other county roads and a few city streets were also reported as flooded. Flooding continued into the very early hours of May 1st.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado. Numerous videos and pictures were taken of the tornado as it touched down west of Bell Crossing Drive and north of Highway ZZ to the southwest of Mountain Grove. As it tracked northwest toward Mountain Grove, it passed near the Mountain Grove Airport, and damaged hundreds of trees and approximately a dozen outbuildings. Minor damage occurred to approximately five homes as well. Maximum winds were estimated at 84 mph.

Flash flooding occurred along Cowskin Creek at County Road 514 and State Highway K where high water from the creek flowed over the road way. Flooding continue into the very early hours of May 1st.

A large tree was reported down in town.

Photos received from social media showed significant street flooding across parts of the city of Ava. Flooding continue into the very early hours of May 1st.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado tracked from two miles northwest of Willard, Missouri to two miles north of Willard. The tornado was on the ground for approximately two minutes along its 1.8 mile total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 100 mph. Cyclonic tree fall pattern was observed within an intermittent path of uprooted and damaged trees. A few outbuildings were damaged from just east of Highway 123 and continued along Farm Road 64 to east of Highway Z. There was a noticeable break along the southern (right) flank of this tornadic path which separated a path of up to 70 mph straight line wind damage along and south of Farm Road 68 that continued into the northern parts of Willard.

A path of up to 70 mph straight line wind damage occurred along and south of Farm Road 68 that continued into the northern parts of Willard. Multiple trees and power lines were downed. This damage was located on the southern(right) flank of the tornadic circulation that produce an EF-1 QLCS tornado from two miles northwest of Willard, Missouri to two miles north of Willard.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado tracked from four miles northeast of Willard, Missouri to five miles northeast of Willard. The tornado was on the ground for approximately two minutes along its 1.7 mile total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 100 mph. The first observed signs of this tornado was substantial damage to a farm house, a large pole barn and six outbuildings within an area of cyclonic tree fall pattern along North Farm Road 117. Observers noted similar tree patterns along a ridge top to the west of the farmhouse and other light tree damage along the Little Sac River valley. An intermittent path of mainly light tree damage and damage to two outbuildings was then noted eastward to Farm Road 123. There was a noticeable break along the southern (right) flank of this tornadic path where a swath of up to 70 mph straight line winds damaged or uprooted numerous trees south along and south of Farm Road 54.

A National Weather Service Storm survey confirmed an EF-2 tornado, produced by a slow moving supercell, tracked from two miles north of Ozark, Missouri to five miles northwest of Rogersville, Missouri. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 20 minutes along its 10.3 mile total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 134 mph. Along the tornadoes track, which started in Christian County and continued into Greene County, 235 homes and multiple out buildings were damaged. Twelve homes were reported as total losses. As many as 45 vehicles were damaged and three horses were killed when a barn was hit. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted and multiple power poles and lines were downed. Three injuries were reported with two people transported to a local hospital. The tornado touched down just south of North 9th Avenue and East State Highway NN in Christian County. As the tornado proceeded to the northeast it impacted 145 homes in Christian County before moving into Greene County. Of those homes, nine were reported as total losses. Two injuries occurred in one home as the tornado traveled through a subdivision. Many vehicles were damaged along with multiple outbuildings before the tornado passed into Greene County along East County Line Road just west of South Farm Road 203. The tornado track continued into Greene County where additional EF-2 damage occurred along the remaining eight miles it remained on the ground.

Highway 171 in Carthage was closed due to flooding once Center Creek overflowed its banks. Flooding continued into the very early hours of May 1st.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado. Significant damage to a barn occurred near the starting point of the tornado along Soda Creek Road just east of Ash Street, throwing portions of the structure northeast, southeast and south. A pole barn east northeast of the barn was completely destroyed with posts, sunk three feet into the ground, lifted out and thrown to the east northeast. From this location intermittent tree damage, some of which in a cyclonic manner, occurred before the tornado destroyed another 20x40 pole barn and uprooted a three foot diameter walnut tree at a farm on New Hope Road. The pole barn was rolled to the southeast before the tornado moved into a field east of New Hope Road where a few additional trees were snapped or uprooted before the tornado dissipated. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 80 mph.

This is the continuation of the EF-2 supercell tornado that touched down and tracked from two miles north of Ozark, Missouri to five miles northwest of Rogersville, Missouri. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 20 minutes along its 10.3 mile total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 134 mph. The tornado crossed out of Christian County along East County Line Road just west of South Farm Road 203 and tracked northeast to five miles northwest of Rogersville before lifting in a forested area just east of the intersection of S Lloyd Drive and East Missouri Route AD in eastern Greene County. As the tornado tracked for eight miles across southwestern Greene County it damaged 90 homes and a large barn. Of the homes, three were reported as total losses. Three horses were killed at the barn from debris. One person was injured but refused treatment. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted and multiple power poles and lines were downed.

A National Weather Service survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado that tracked a total of 23 miles from one mile northeast of Galena to six miles southwest of Chadwick, Missouri. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 25 minutes along its 23 mile total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 100 mph. The tornado tracked for eleven miles across central and east central Stone County before continuing into southwestern Christian County. As the tornado tracked across Stone County, it produced an intermittent damage path, which was detected as a long lived TDS on radar. Numerous trees were damaged near the touchdown point and the roof of a large machine shed was removed. As the tornado continued east it rolled a pickup truck approximately 40 yards into a house. Significant tree damage continued across east central Stone County before the tornado continued its track into southwestern Christian County.

A National Weather Service storm survey concluded that straight line winds of 80 mph tossed two large metal carports and uprooted a couple of trees.

US Highway 60 was closed one mile west of Macomb with water over the road. A car was reported off the road and in a creek at that location. The occupant had self-rescued and was not injured.

This is the continuation of the tornado that touched down and tracked from one mile northeast of Galena in Stone County, Missouri to six miles southwest of Chadwick in Christian County, Missouri. A National Weather Service Survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado that tracked a total of 23 miles from one mile northeast of Galena to six miles southwest of Chadwick. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 25 minutes along its total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 100 mph. After tracking across Stone County the tornado then moved into southwestern Christian County were tree damage continued across the tornadoes path. A total of six outbuilding were damaged or destroyed along the tornadoes track in Christian County. One home sustained minor damage from fallen trees. Thousands of trees were estimated to have been damaged or uprooted along the tornadoes path.

A National Weather Service storm survey concluded that straight line winds of 90 mph tossed numerous small objects. A few large, healthy hardwoods and many large softwoods were snapped or uprooted. Two small barns were destroyed.

Pictures of high water from heavy rainfall in Stockton Park along the Stockton Branch were received from broadcast media.

Numerous trees were reported down or uprooted laying to the northeast.

Heavy rainfall produced flooding on D Highway north of Nemo as Crane Creek overflowed its banks. Flooding continued into the very early hours of May 1st.

Heavy rainfall produced flooding on State Highway 83 south of Wheatland where Little Weaubleau Creek overflowed its banks. Flooding continued into the very early hours of May 1st.

Heavy rainfall produced flooding on State Highway 254 south of Hermitage where the Jordan Branch overflowed its banks and flooded over the roadway. Flooding continued into the very early hours of May 1st.

Significant damage was reported to industrial buildings with sheet metal peeled off and blown towards the east and southeast. A National Weather Service survey indicated that the degree of damage was caused by 70 mph straight line winds.

Multiple trees were reported down.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed that up to 75 mph straight line winds produced a swath of damage beginning southwest of Lebanon near the intersection of Highway 32 and Macon Drive and continuing northeast into the eastern portions of Lebanon. Numerous trees were damaged, uprooted or snapped in a swath as wide as 400 yards in some locations. All trees were laying towards the northeast. A utility pole snapped and a transformer fell on a vehicle causing a car fire in the parking lot of the Elm Street Eatery. High winds and falling trees caused damage to several roofs on the south side of Lebanon. One large two foot diameter tree fell on a home causing moderate structural damage. The roof of the Ozark Hills Theater was peeled off and thrown 100 yards to the northeast.

Several power lines and poles were reported down on State Highway Z, south of Fordland.

A large tree was uprooted.

A large tree was uprooted.

Multiple large tree limbs were reported down on State Highway W near Lake Ozark.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed straight line winds of 80 mph produced a path of damage northwest of Hartville. This damage path included one residence with roofing damage and another two mobile homes that lost sections of metal roofs. In addition, multiple trees were snapped or uprooted.

Several power poles and lines were reported down along Highways AB and AA.

Pictures of a tree snapped off at the base of the trunk and another tree uprooted were received via social Media.

A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-1 tornado produced a concentrated convergent damage path in rural sections of southern Wright County. The tornado destroyed three outbuildings on the Wright County Commisioner's property, and snapped hardwood trees at the base of the trunk. Wind speeds were estimated at 105 mph.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado near Brushyknob. The tornado was associated with a squall line that occurred later in the evening after supercell storms moved across the same areas earlier in the afternoon. The damage survey revealed that the tornado caused a concentrated convergent path as it uprooted and/or snapped hundreds of trees, and meandered back and forth across Highway 76 just west of Brushyknob. No buildings were affected. The maximum wind speeds were estimated at 100 mph.

A large tree fell on a home causing minor structural damage.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado tracked from just east of Huggins to just northwest of Bucyrus in Texas County, Missouri. The tornado was on the ground for approximately five minutes along its 5.6 mile total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 100 mph. Convergent debris consistent with a tornado occurred for the entire path. The EF-1 rating at the track start was based on numerous large trees damaged and uprooted. A pole barn located east of Dykes Road on Highway 38 had significant damage (roof lifted off). Numerous large trees were uprooted or snapped as the tornado continued east northeast, some onto a mobile home that received relatively minor damage before the tornado lifted east of Highway 17 near Emery Rd, northwest of Bucyrus.

A very wide swath of large trees were uprooted and snapped. In addition to impacting trees, a medium sized outbuilding and a home south of Bendavis lost half of their sheet metal roofing. A metal framed building had its bay doors blow in and roof bulged upward. Two other residences sustained minor damage. The path ended northeast of Bendavis after removing some shingles from an old schoolhouse and uprooting several more trees.

Heavy rainfall produced flooding on Coon Ridge Road where the West Prong Goff Creek flowed out of its banks and inundated the roadway. Flooding continued into the very early hours of May 1st.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado that tracked for six miles across northeastern Texas County from seven miles northwest of Licking and lifted about seven miles north northwest of Licking in Phelps County. The tornado was on the ground for approximately five minutes along its six mile total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 85 mph. Numerous large trees were uprooted and damaged and lying in convergent pattern that was in a different direction than the squall line motion. Additional tree damage occurred into southern Phelps County.

This is a continuation of the tornado that touched down at 20:58 CST...seven miles north northeast of Licking in northeast Texas County, Missouri. The tornado crossed into Phelps County near CR 6510 were it uprooted trees and then dissipated as it approached Sherrill Creek.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado. The tornado initially touched down in a field west of the river and uprooted and snapped/twisted numerous trees in a convergent manner as it proceeded to the northeast across the river and up a bluff. A vehicle and home at the bottom of the bluff sustained minor damage along with numerous trees. Several large oak and hickory trees in excess of two feet in diameter were snapped off or uprooted in a convergent pattern at the top of the bluff in front of a home overlooking the river. Some minor damage occurred to an expansive deck and retaining wall with some minor shingle damage to the home. The tornado then lifted and damaged several trees northeast of the home before dissipating. The maximum wind speeds were estimated at 85 mph.

A large pole barn had significant damage from strong straight line winds.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado tracked from five miles south of Edgar Springs to five miles northeast of Edgar Springs in southern Phelps County. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along the track the tornado took through mainly forested, rural areas. No additional damage other than tree damage was noted. The maximum wind speeds estimated along the track were 85 mph.

Several large trees were reported snapped or uprooted by high winds.

A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed a brief EF-0 tornado occurred north of Willow Springs. A barn was damaged and shingles were removed from the roofs of two homes. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along the tornadoes path. Fallen trees damaged a shed and a small barn. The maximum wind speeds were estimated at 100 mph.

Many trees were uprooted and minor damage occurred to a property.

Between two and three feet of water was reported flowing over McCauley Road south of Highway 14, closing the road to traffic. Flooding continued into the very early hours of May 1st.

Many trees were reported down on the west side of Highway 137, south of the Pine Creek Bridge.

Many trees were uprooted and power lines downed at the intersection of Highway 63 and Highway K.

Flash flooding was reported along Pine Creek with low water crossings flooded and impassable on Bartlett Drive. A total 4.65 inches of rainfall was measured by the public through midnight. Flooding continued into the very early hours of May 1st.

Several power lines were reported down.

Heavy rainfall across portions of Douglas County caused Hunter Creek to rise quickly out of its banks during the late evening of April 30th and continued into May 1st. Nearly 7.00 inches of rain fall across portions of the Hunter Creek basin. A 59 year old male was camping in the Vera Cruz Conservation Area and was overtaken by flood waters during the night.