Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Missouri, January 10 to 11, 2020

Name: Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Missouri, January 10 to 11, 2020
Start: 2020-01-10T06:00
End: 2020-01-11T23:00
Location: Missouri

January 10 to 11, 2020 · NWS SGF · 77 events in 23 counties and zones

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
Other

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The toll

Deaths: 1
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $2.0 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 77

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.

During the afternoon and evening of the 10th, strong to severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front over eastern Oklahoma and southeast Kansas before spreading northeast into the Missouri Ozarks through the early morning of the 11th. Several tornadoes rated as EF-0 and EF-1 occurred near the towns of Strafford, Fair Play and Cross Timbers, and hail up to the size of golf balls occurred on the east side of Springfield. Widespread rainfall amounts of two to four inches led to flooding and closures of numerous county roads and state highways. Several swift water rescues were performed and unfortunately there was one flood-related fatality near Conway in Laclede County, when a 53-year old woman attempted to drive across a flooded low water crossing.

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 Jan 10, 5:29 AM CST, 31 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 10, 5:29 AM CST, 31 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
529 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 319 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

Not much change from the previous forecast through tonight.

Still looking at flooding potential and will keep the Flash Flood
Watch in place. Additional rainfall with this event is expected
to be 2-4 inches, on top of what we have already observed. There
also remains the potential for localized amounts well in excess of
that due to training convection. Given the state of vegetation in
the winter, it will not take as much rain to lead to flooding. On
top of flash flooding, river flooding is also expected and
headlines are already in effect for several locations.

Severe thunderstorms are still a concern and the SPC slight risk
continues for today into tonight. Mainly focused on this
afternoon into early tonight when the instability will be
greatest, but still meager. Low level vertical wind shear will be
more than sufficient for severe weather, so it will come down to
that CAPE/shear balance along the front as it progresses eastward.
Damaging winds are the primary threat, with a lesser threat of an
isolated tornado threat and large hail. There is potential we
could see some discrete surfaced based cells over the far SW CWA
this afternoon and evening, but will need to further assess the
environment as that draws closer.

Winter weather will wrap this event up. Much of the winter weather
impacts will occur in the long term (see below), but certainly
start up in the NW/W CWA later this evening and tonight. A bigger
change this forecast period was to bring colder surface air in
faster as new models runs agree well on faster timing. This leads
to sleet and freezing rain starting earlier and lasting longer
before the transition to snow. Looking at potential for roughly
0.1-0.2 inches of sleet and about the same amount of freezing
rain over the NW CWA (where the Winter Storm Warning is in effect)
from late this evening into tonight. At the same time, surface
temperatures quickly drop off, potentially leading to a flash
freeze. Impacts continue into Saturday...

.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Thursday)
Issued at 319 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

As the cold near surface layer continues to moves E through the
area Saturday, sleet and freezing rain will progress with it. The
eastern portions of the area will probably not see significant
winter impacts until late morning or afternoon and amounts will be
lighter there due to the later arrival of that cold air.
Precipitation type will change to snow from NW to SE through the
day as cold air deepens. Areas in the Winter Storm Warning are
expected to receive 2-4" of storm total snow/sleet and 0.10-0.20
inches of ice accumulation. Generally along the I-44 corridor,
expect around an inch of snow/sleet and around 0.10 inches of ice
accumulation. Lesser amounts are expected SE of I-44, with little
to no accumulation expected over the far SE CWA (where no winter
headlines are in effect).

Could see another active period mid-late next week, but quiet
otherwise.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday morning)
Issued at 526 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

Showers and thunderstorms will continue into tonight, with periods
of better and worse conditions due to convective nature of the
precipitation. Moisture continues to stream into the area, which
will lead to lowering ceilings through the TAF period. Later
tonight into Saturday morning, precipitation will turn over to a
wintry mix as much cold air moves in from west to east. A flash
freezes is possible due to quickly falling temperatures into the
20s.

&&

.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MO...Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for MOZ055>058-066>071-
     077>083-088>098-101>106.

     Winter Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to midnight CST
     Saturday night for MOZ057-058-069>071-079>083-090>096-
     101>104.

     Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST
     Saturday night for MOZ055-056-066>068-077-078-088-089.

KS...Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for KSZ073-097-101.

     Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST
     Saturday night for KSZ073-097-101.

&&

SHORT TERM...Titus
LONG TERM...Titus
AVIATION...Titus

Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 10, 5:46 AM CST, 14 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
546 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-111200-
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-
546 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

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.
  Elevated flooding risk.
  Limited lightning risk.
  Limited excessive cold risk.
  Limited non thunderstorm wind risk.
  Elevated ice accumulation risk.
  Limited snow and sleet risk.

DISCUSSION...

Widespread showers and thunderstorms will develop today. The
overall heaviest rain is expected to occur this afternoon and
tonight. Storm total rainfall amounts are expected to range from
2.5 to 4 inches. Localized amounts of around 6 inches will be
possible where training thunderstorms occur. Widespread rainfall
of this magnitude will likely cause the flooding of rivers,
creeks, and low water crossings.

A few severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon into
early tonight. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary concern
with the most intense thunderstorms. A brief, small, short lived
tornado and large hail will be possible.

As colder air moves into the area, rain will transition to a
wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow late this evening
into tonight. Greatest accumulations through tonight will be over
the northwest portion of the outlook area from southeast Kansas
into central Missouri. Wind chills will drop into the teens in
this area, also.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

A wintry mix or freezing rain, sleet, and snow is expected across
much of the area Saturday morning, transitioning to snow through
the day. The greatest accumulations will be over the northwest
portion of the outlook area from southeast Kansas into central
Missouri, with the lowest accumulations over south-central
Missouri. Wind chills will fall into the teens and single digits
through the day.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

 Spotter activation may be needed later today and early tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at:
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hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf

Titus

The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 82 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 12:01 UTC.

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Event by event

60 flash flood, 8 hail, 4 tornado, 4 thunderstorm wind, 1 heavy rain. Local standard time, as filed.

Heavy Rain, Laclede

When: January 10, 6:00 AM CST to January 11, 6:22 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 0.55 mi E of Lebanon
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.680, -92.660

A storm total measurement of 4.47 inches or rain was reported.

Tornado, Cedar

When: January 10, 2:27 PM CST to 2:28 PM CST
Where: Cedar County, 2.8 mi E of Masters to 3.12 mi ENE of Masters
Rating: EF1
Path length: 0.45 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Continued into: Polk, Mo (SGF)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 37.606, -93.619

Tornado, Polk

When: January 10, 2:28 PM CST to 2:41 PM CST
Where: Polk County, 2.31 mi SW of Fair Play to 2.17 mi W of Cliquot
Rating: EF1
Path length: 8.25 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.611, -93.615

A National Weather Service survey determined that an EF1 tornado touched down to the southwest of Fair Play in Cedar County and tracked to the northeast for a total of 8.8 miles, lifting west of Dunnegan in Polk County with maximum winds of 110 mph. Shortly after touchdown and downing trees in Cedar County, the tornado completely destroyed a manufactured home as it crossed the county line at South 10th Road into Polk County. The tornado then continued tracking to the northeast. It passed just to the west and northwest of Fair Play before crossing Highway 123. The tornado lifted just to the west of Highway 13 and to the north of East 380th Road in Polk County. Along the path of the tornado there were several trees uprooted or snapped, damage to a few homes, and several outbuildings destroyed. The tornado produced EF1 damage with maximum winds up to 110 mph and a max width of 50 yards. The tornado was on the ground for 14 minutes along an 8.8 mile path.

Tornado, Hickory

When: January 10, 3:20 PM CST to 3:23 PM CST
Where: Hickory County, 2.59 mi SW of Jordan to 1.04 mi WSW of Jordan
Rating: EF1
Path length: 1.57 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $45,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 38.006, -93.186

A National Weather Service Survey determined that an EF-1 tornado touched down a few miles southeast of Cross Timbers on Highway CC and tracked for a mile and a half to the northeast before quickly lifting. Along the path of the tornado there were numerous trees snapped or uprooted, minor roof damage to two homes, and an outbuilding completely destroyed. The tornado produced EF1 damage with maximum winds up to 100 mph and a max width of 100 yards. The tornado was on the ground for 3 minutes along a 1.6 mile path.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: January 10, 4:35 PM CST to January 11, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.79 mi WSW of Phenix to 1.66 mi WSW of Phenix
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.370, -93.580

Water was reported over the road on Highway V near Farm Road 33.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: January 10, 4:40 PM CST to 10:00 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 0.69 mi S of Phenix to 0.86 mi S of Phenix
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.370, -93.550

Water was reported over the road along Farm Road 45 near Farm Road 36 along Sugar Creek.

Flash Flood, Barry

When: January 10, 4:46 PM CST to 10:00 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 0.88 mi SE of Monett to 1.51 mi SSW of Monett Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.910, -93.910

Heavy rainfall caused street flooding near Highway 60 in Monett.

Flash Flood, Barry

When: January 10, 4:51 PM CST to 10:00 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 0.55 mi E of Wheaton to 0.82 mi ESE of Wheaton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.770, -94.060

Street flooding was reported near Wheaton City Park.

Hail, Greene

When: January 10, 5:29 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 0.88 mi SE of Nichols
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.210, -93.360

Quarter sized hail was reported by the Public.

Hail, Greene

When: January 10, 5:30 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 2.07 mi S of Nichols
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.190, -93.370

Quarter sized hail was reported via MPing.

Hail, Greene

When: January 10, 5:34 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 3.53 mi SW of Springfield
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.160, -93.340

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Hail, Greene

When: January 10, 5:40 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 0.69 mi S of Sgf Downtown Arpt
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.210, -93.230

A picture of golf ball sized hail was received from the east side of Springfield. The combination of wind and hail led to hundreds of vehicles suffering damage.

Hail, Greene

When: January 10, 5:42 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 2.15 mi NW of Sgf Downtown Arpt
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.240, -93.260

Half dollar sized hail was reported.

Tornado, Greene

When: January 10, 5:42 PM CST to 5:53 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.73 mi ESE of Sgf Downtown Arpt to 0.35 mi NE of Strafford Grn Co Arp
Rating: EF0
Path length: 6.98 mi
Path width: 75 yd
Property damage: $400,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 37.209, -93.202

A National Weather Service Survey determined that an EF-1 tornado touched down east of Highway 65 on East Mill Street, just east of Springfield. The tornado tracked to the northeast crossing East Division Street. As the tornado approached Interstate 44, damage was sustained to an automobile service building. The service building lost a couple of overhead doors and two box trucks were overturned. Damage to the roof was also sustained. As it crossed Interstate 44 into Strafford, there was damage to several homes. The damage included a significant loss of roof covering material, damage to gutters, and collapse of garage doors inward. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along the path. The tornado lifted just before Highway 125 near East Farm Road 84. The tornado produced EF1 damage with maximum winds up to 98 mph and a max width of 75 yards. The tornado was on the ground for 11 minutes along a 7 mile path.

Hail, Greene

When: January 10, 5:43 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 2.15 mi NW of Sgf Downtown Arpt
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.240, -93.260

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: January 10, 5:45 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.09 mi W of Buffalo Arpt to 0.81 mi NNW of Buffalo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.670, -93.100

Three to six inches of water was reported over Highway 65 just south of the Highway 73 junction south of Buffalo.

Hail, Greene

When: January 10, 5:57 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 0.55 mi W of Sgf Downtown Arpt
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.220, -93.240

Quarter sized hail was reported via MPing.

Hail, Laclede

When: January 10, 6:46 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, 0.55 mi E of Lebanon
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.680, -92.660

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: January 10, 6:46 PM CST to January 11, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.74 mi WNW of Fair Grove to 1.65 mi WNW of Fair Grove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.390, -93.179

Highway CC was closed near Farm Road 193 due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When: January 10, 6:48 PM CST
Where: Webster County, 0.55 mi E of Seymour to 1.15 mi ENE of Seymour
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.150, -92.770

Winds were estimated between 60-70mph in town. Some large limbs were reported down.

Flash Flood, Laclede

When: January 10, 7:08 PM CST to January 11, 1:00 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 0.38 mi NNW of Lebanon to 0.52 mi N of Lebanon
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.685, -92.672

Flooding causing road closures at Bennett and Jefferson Roads in Town.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pulaski

When: January 10, 7:13 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 1.43 mi NNE of Crocker to 2.14 mi NE of Crocker
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $45,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.968, -92.256

Significant roof damage was reported to a few homes. Shingles were blown 100 to 200 yards along with many branches down.

Flash Flood, Stone

When: January 10, 7:15 PM CST to January 11, 11:00 PM CST
Where: Stone County, 2.16 mi SE of Union City to 2.03 mi SE of Union City
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.960, -93.440

Law enforcement reported a vehicle swept away at the Dry Crane Creek crossing. The occupants self rescued safely.

Flash Flood, Polk

When: January 10, 7:44 PM CST to January 11, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 2.15 mi SW of Van to 2.48 mi SW of Van
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.550, -93.330

The road was closed on Highway Y as the McKinney Branch.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: January 10, 8:31 PM CST to January 11, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 3.97 mi SE of Earnestville to 3.89 mi SE of Earnestville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.524, -92.856

State Highway B was closed due to flooding at Jones Creek.

Flash Flood, Polk

When: January 10, 8:33 PM CST to January 11, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.38 mi N of Half Way to 1 mi NNE of Half Way
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.640, -93.250

State Highway P is closed north of Halfway at Hominy Creek.

Flash Flood, Polk

When: January 10, 8:35 PM CST to January 11, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.3 mi ESE of Van to 1.19 mi SE of Van
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.560, -93.280

State Highway YY was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: January 10, 8:37 PM CST to January 11, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 2.07 mi N of Cedar Ridge to 1.92 mi N of Cedar Ridge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.680, -92.920

State Highway P was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Polk

When: January 10, 8:38 PM CST to January 11, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.49 mi NNE of Rimby to 1.2 mi NNE of Rimby
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.790, -93.240

State Highway HH is closed due to flooding at Ingalls Creek.

Flash Flood, Hickory

When: January 10, 8:39 PM CST to January 11, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Hickory County, 1.54 mi NE of Nemo to 1.88 mi NE of Nemo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.886, -93.261

State Highway D was closed south of Preston due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Newton

When: January 10, 8:53 PM CST to January 11, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 0.55 mi W of Neosho to 0.56 mi W of Neosho
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.870, -94.380

Flash flooding occurred resulting in a closure of McCord and Spring Streets.

Flash Flood, Webster

When: January 10, 9:12 PM CST to January 11, 3:00 AM CST
Where: Webster County, 0.54 mi NW of Beach to 0.45 mi NW of Beach
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.435, -92.978

State Highway W was closed at Givins Branch Creek due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: January 10, 9:14 PM CST to January 11, 3:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 2.73 mi E of Urbana Arpt to 2.79 mi E of Urbana Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.900, -93.100

State Highway BB is closed at Cahoochie Creek due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Laclede

When: January 10, 9:30 PM CST to January 11, 3:00 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 2.07 mi N of Hazelgreen to 2.4 mi N of Hazelgreen
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.800, -92.430

A water rescue occurred in Laclede County on Highway FF south of Brackett Lane at Bear Creek. A vehicle was swept off the road. The driver managed to escape before his vehicle washed downstream. The water gauge at the location measured two feet high.

Flash Flood, Douglas

When: January 10, 9:31 PM CST to January 11, 3:00 AM CST
Where: Douglas County, 2.39 mi W of Ava Muni Meml Arpt to 2.56 mi W of Ava Muni Meml Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 36.965, -92.723

Flash flooding at Cowskin Creek resulted in the road becoming impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ozark

When: January 10, 9:42 PM CST
Where: Ozark County, 5.41 mi WSW of Mammoth to 5.01 mi WSW of Mammoth
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 36.500, -92.490

The roof of a business received minor damage along Highway 5 near the Arkansas State Line.

Flash Flood, Taney

When: January 10, 9:58 PM CST to January 11, 3:00 AM CST
Where: Taney County, 1.31 mi WNW of Mincy to 1.47 mi NW of Mincy
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.580, -93.140

A water rescue occurred at State Highway J at Trigger Creek where a vehicle was washed off the road. No injuries were reported.

Flash Flood, Laclede

When: January 10, 10:30 PM CST to January 11, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 2.12 mi S of Morgan to 2.45 mi SSW of Morgan
Cause: Heavy Rain
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.489, -92.684

Excessive rain caused flash flooding along the Osage Fork River at Auburn Road. A 53 year old female attempted to drive across the flooded low water crossing and her vehicle became disabled. The victim exited the vehicle and attempted to swim to shore but was unsuccessful.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: January 10, 10:38 PM CST to January 11, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 1.29 mi WNW of Leadmine to 1.41 mi WNW of Leadmine
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.840, -93.000

State Highway E was closed due to flooding at Little Niangua River.

Flash Flood, Lawrence

When: January 10, 10:39 PM CST to January 11, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 2.98 mi NNE of Stotts City to 3.09 mi NNE of Stotts City
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.140, -93.950

State Highway 97 was closed due to flooding at the Spring River.

Flash Flood, McDonald

When: January 10, 10:41 PM CST to January 11, 4:00 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 0.89 mi NW of Powell to 1.24 mi NNW of Powell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.630, -94.190

State Highway E was closed due to flooding at Big Sugar Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind, Howell

When: January 10, 10:44 PM CST
Where: Howell County, 1.3 mi ENE of Peace Vly to 1.67 mi NE of Peace Vly
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.840, -91.750

Winds estimated around 60mph were reported in town. Some large limbs were reported down.

Flash Flood, Howell

When: January 10, 10:45 PM CST to January 11, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Howell County, 0.32 mi NNW of West Plains to 0.38 mi NW of West Plains
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.734, -91.853

In the city of West Plains multiple low water roads were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Howell

When: January 10, 11:35 PM CST to January 11, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Howell County, 4.78 mi SE of South Fork to 5.13 mi SE of South Fork
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.586, -91.903

A water rescue was performed near Highway JJ and County Road 9260 at the West Fork Spring Creek. No injured occurred.

Flash Flood, Laclede

When: January 11, 12:12 AM CST to 6:00 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 1.49 mi SSW of Oria to 1.59 mi SSW of Oria
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.510, -92.560

Flash flooding occurred on Steins Creek at Highway O.

Flash Flood, Laclede

When: January 11, 12:17 AM CST to 6:00 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 3.56 mi ENE of Russ to 3.46 mi ENE of Russ
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.600, -92.540

Flash flooding occurred along North Cobb Creek at Highway B.

Flash Flood, Douglas

When: January 11, 12:22 AM CST to 6:00 AM CST
Where: Douglas County, 2.76 mi W of Ava Muni Meml Arpt to 2.56 mi E of Arno
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.970, -92.730

Excessive rainfall caused flash flooding at numerous locations across the county including the North Fork River at Highway EE, Hunter Creek at Highway FF, Bryant Creek at Highway U and Cowskin Creek at Highway Y.

Flash Flood, Ozark

When: January 11, 12:24 AM CST to 6:00 AM CST
Where: Ozark County, 0.69 mi N of Mammoth to 0.35 mi NNE of Mammoth
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 36.540, -92.400

Excessive rainfall caused flash flooding over Highway T at Possum Walk Creek and was closed by the fire department.

Flash Flood, Taney

When: January 11, 12:24 AM CST to 6:00 AM CST
Where: Taney County, 0.69 mi N of Hercules to 0.97 mi NNE of Hercules
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.710, -92.870

Excessive rainfall caused flash flooding of Brushy Creek at Highway 125.

Flash Flood, Texas

When: January 11, 12:28 AM CST to 6:00 AM CST
Where: Texas County, 1.1 mi E of Houston to 0.95 mi E of Houston
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.330, -91.950

Excessive rainfall caused flash flooding of Brushy Creek at Walnut Street in Houston.

Flash Flood, Webster

When: January 11, 12:51 AM CST to 6:00 AM CST
Where: Webster County, 0.88 mi SW of Compton to 1.4 mi SW of Compton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.220, -93.040

A swift water rescue was performed on Panther Creek at Highway B. The individual was recovered with no injuries.

Flash Flood, Laclede

When: January 11, 1:12 AM CST to 6:00 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 1.49 mi SSW of Oria to 1.77 mi SSW of Oria
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.510, -92.560

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway O at Steins Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Laclede

When: January 11, 1:17 AM CST to 6:00 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 3.56 mi ENE of Russ to 3.45 mi ENE of Russ
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.600, -92.540

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway B at North Cobb Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Taney

When: January 11, 1:24 AM CST to 6:00 AM CST
Where: Taney County, 0.69 mi N of Hercules to 0.24 mi NNW of Hercules
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.710, -92.870

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway 125 at Brushy Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Texas

When: January 11, 1:28 AM CST to 6:00 AM CST
Where: Texas County, 1.17 mi ESE of Houston to 1.05 mi E of Houston
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.326, -91.949

Excessive rain caused flooding on Walnut Street in Houston at Brushy Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Polk

When: January 11, 1:31 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 2.19 mi W of Tin Town to 2.25 mi WNW of Tin Town
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.450, -93.240

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway 215 at the Pomme De Terre River closing the road.

Flash Flood, Stone

When: January 11, 1:34 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 1.49 mi SSE of Hurley to 1.42 mi SSE of Hurley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.910, -93.490

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway CC at Spring Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Barry

When: January 11, 1:36 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 0.54 mi WSW of Mc Dowell to 0.4 mi W of Mc Dowell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.817, -93.789

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway C at Flat Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, McDonald

When: January 11, 1:38 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 3.54 mi SE of Bethlehem to 3.18 mi SE of Bethlehem
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.680, -94.090

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway U at Mikes Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, McDonald

When: January 11, 1:40 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, Powell to 0.17 mi NE of Powell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.620, -94.180

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway E at Big Sugar Creek.

Flash Flood, Texas

When: January 11, 2:16 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Texas County, 1.78 mi NW of Roubidoux to 1.72 mi NW of Roubidoux
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.440, -92.171

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway M at Roubidouix Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Texas

When: January 11, 2:18 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Texas County, 3.89 mi WNW of Prescott to 3.77 mi WNW of Prescott
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.460, -91.990

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway BB at the Boone Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Douglas

When: January 11, 2:19 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Douglas County, 2.76 mi W of Ava Muni Meml Arpt to 4.74 mi N of Topaz
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.970, -92.730

Excessive rain caused flooding at multiple locations across the county closing roads. Flooded roads included Highway Y at Cowskin Creek, Highway EE at the North fork River, Highway FF at Hunter Creek and Highway U at Bryant Creek.

Flash Flood, Pulaski

When: January 11, 2:30 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 4.17 mi SE of Crocker to 4.25 mi SE of Crocker
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.908, -92.215

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway DD at a low water area closing the road.

Flash Flood, Pulaski

When: January 11, 2:32 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 2.58 mi ESE of Helm to 2.65 mi ESE of Helm
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.960, -92.110

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway O at Jones Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Miller

When: January 11, 2:36 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Miller County, 0.88 mi NW of St Anthony to 0.9 mi NW of St Anthony
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 38.180, -92.290

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway A at Tavern Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: January 11, 2:41 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.58 mi SE of Colt to 0.53 mi SE of Colt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.874, -92.922

Excessive rain caused flooding on State Road E at Brush Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: January 11, 2:44 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.58 mi SE of Cedar Ridge to 0.55 mi SSE of Cedar Ridge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.643, -92.914

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway P at Dry Fork Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Christian

When: January 11, 2:46 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Christian County, 4.62 mi WNW of Abadyl to 4.43 mi ENE of Linden
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.070, -93.050

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway U at Pedelo Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, McDonald

When: January 11, 2:48 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, Mc Natt to 0.38 mi NE of Mc Natt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.730, -94.320

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway C at Elkhorn Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Phelps

When: January 11, 2:51 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Phelps County, 2.62 mi ESE of Edgar Spgs to 2.72 mi ESE of Edgar Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.688, -91.825

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway H at Little Piney Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Polk

When: January 11, 2:53 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.81 mi NNE of Rondo to 1.75 mi NNE of Rondo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.794, -93.458

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway V at Weaubleau Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Polk

When: January 11, 2:55 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.23 mi N of Rimby to 1.18 mi NNE of Rimby
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.788, -93.246

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway HH at Ingalls Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Laclede

When: January 11, 2:58 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 5.58 mi NE of Dove to 5.61 mi NE of Dove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.837, -92.627

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway BB at Dry Auglaize Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Camden

When: January 11, 3:00 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Camden County, 1.42 mi NW of Stoutland to 1.63 mi NW of Stoutland
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.834, -92.539

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway H at Shakerag Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Barry

When: January 11, 3:02 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 0.57 mi ESE of Pulaskifield to 0.49 mi E of Pulaskifield
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.867, -94.010

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway 97 at Capps Creek closing the road.

Flash Flood, Wright

When: January 11, 3:12 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Wright County, 0.98 mi NE of Norwood to 0.92 mi NE of Norwood
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.132, -92.420

Excessive rain caused flooding on Highway E at a low water location closing the road.

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, Laclede	2020-01-10	53	Female	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct

What these are

Heavy Rain: Rainfall totals unusual for the place and season that did not produce a flood.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
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.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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

The same day elsewhere

Every storm in Missouri in 2020 Every state in 2020 This day in weather history The tornado archive for Missouri, 2020 Warnings in Missouri, January 2020

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: 872129, 872580, 872581, 872585, 872590, 872597, 872604, 872605, 868440, 868441, 868442, 868443, 868444, 872588, 868445, 872606, 868446, 868447, 872607, 872571, 872610, 872573, 872611, 872612, 872613, 872614, 872615, 872616, 872617, 872619, 872620, 872622, 872624, 872625, 872626, 872570, 872627, 872628, 872629, 872630, and more.