Flash Flooding and Flooding in Missouri, March 11 to 15, 2021

Name: Flash Flooding and Flooding in Missouri, March 11 to 15, 2021
Start: 2021-03-11T00:00
End: 2021-03-15T00:00
Location: Missouri

March 11 to 15, 2021 · NWS SGF · 62 events in 21 counties and zones

Heavy rainfall affected the region from the late morning of the 12th to the evening of the 14th as a cold front stalled over northern Arkansas, moved back to the north as a warm front, and then moved east of the region again as a cold front during the 3 day period. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall produced widespread rainfall amounts between two and three inches with some local areas receiving…

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 62

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.

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 Mar 10, 11:24 PM CST, 36 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 10, 11:24 PM CST, 36 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1124 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...Updated for 06Z Aviation Discussion...

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 220 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

We earlier expanded the wind advisory to the northeast to include
the Lake of the Ozarks and Rolla areas as wind gusts had increased
into the 45 to 48 mph range. Been hitting criteria within the
advisory most of the day with both sustained winds and gusts, with
several observations over 50 mph.

A strong low pressure system over centered over western Iowa with
a trailing front into eastern Kansas this afternoon and tight
pressure gradient out ahead of the low across the forecast area.
The low cloud cover has kept temperatures in check with readings
generally in the mid to upper 60s today. Dewpoints have increased
into the low to mid 50s. Some echoes have been showing up on
radar with sprinkles likely at best with lots of dry air to still
overcome.

The gusty winds will likely continue tonight and into Thursday
ahead of the front, but not nearly as strong as they are this
afternoon.

Convection is expected to develop along the front this evening to
the north of the area and slowly push south into the area late
this evening and overnight. There is a chance for some hail to the
size of quarters and wind gusts up to 60 mph with the stronger
storms, but these storms should remain in the northern most
portion of the forecast area. The heaviest rain should remain
north of our area, but could see some heavy rain in the far
northern CWA.

Lows tonight are expected to be in the mid 50s to low 60s over
most of the area not being affected by the convection and remain
south of the front. These may approach or break the warmest
minimum temperatures.  (see climate section).

The front will slowly sag south across the area on Thursday before
stalling out in southern Missouri later in the day. Some
convection is expected over the area and may approach severe
limits with hail to the size of quarters, but most storms will
remain below severe limits. We are not yet expecting widespread
flooding to occur through Thursday.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday Night through Wednesday)
Issued at 220 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

Another wave of showers and thunderstorms should move into the
area on Thursday night into Friday, mainly along and north of the
stalled frontal boundary. The heaviest rain and best potential for
the onset of more widespread flooding will begin on Friday and
then continue into Saturday.

The upper level low pressure system will eventually begin to kick
eastward Saturday night and Sunday. We will need to watch out for
a better looking chance of severe storms with some favorable
synoptic dynamics for severe weather setting up. This will also
bring another round of heavy rain to the area and continue the
flooding risk.

Overall rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches with localized amounts
of 6 inches will be possible through the weekend. This will likely
lead to flooding over the area and a future flood watch looks
pretty likely.

Additional showers will be possible into Monday as the upper level
low and surface low move across the area. Breezy/windy conditions
are expected over the weekend as well as this system move towards
and through the area.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Thursday night)
Issued at 1124 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

A line of storms had formed from south central Kansas into
portions of central Missouri late this evening. This all ahead of
a cold front moving through Kansas. A low level jet ahead of the
front will result in low level wind shear over the next several
hours, with VFR flight conditions. As the front gets closer to the
terminals late tonight into Thursday morning, showers and isolated
thunderstorms will become more likely and ceilings will lower
into the MVFR/IFR category for much of southern Missouri. Off and
on showers and isolated storms will then continue into the
evening hours as well.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Issued at 158 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

Record warmest lows for Thursday

    Thursday

SGF 57 / 1900
JLN 63 / 1972
UNO 59 / 1990
VIH 59 / 1967

&&

.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MO...NONE.
KS...NONE.
&&

SHORT TERM...Lindenberg
LONG TERM...Lindenberg
AVIATION...Raberding
CLIMATE...Lindenberg

Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 10, 5:45 PM CST, 6 hours 15 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
545 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-112345-
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-
545 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited hail risk.
  Limited thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Limited lightning risk.
  Limited non thunderstorm wind risk.

DISCUSSION...

  Windy conditions will continue tonight with some gusts of 30 to
  35 mph still possible.

  Some storms will develop along a front tonight and will most
  likely affect only areas in central Missouri into southeast
  Kansas. Some of the storms may be strong to possibly severe with
  hail to the size of quarters and wind gusts up to 60 mph with the
  stronger storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

  Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will be possible
  from Thursday through Sunday. Some stronger storms will be
  possible again on Thursday along the front with hail to the
  size of quarters possible along with heavy rain.

  The heaviest rainfall will likely occur from Friday into
  Saturday and will likely lead to some flooding over the area.
  Low lying areas and flood prone areas will be the most likely
  areas to see flooding. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are
  expected through Sunday, with some localized amounts up to 6
  inches not out of the question.

  Some severe weather will be possible on Sunday as a strong
  storm system begins to push into the area.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/sitrep

This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf

Raberding

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Mar 10, 10:38 PM CST, 1 hour 22 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1038 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

KSZ073-110515-
Bourbon KS-
1038 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BOURBON COUNTY UNTIL 1115 PM
CST...

At 1037 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Moran, or 10 miles southeast of La Harpe, moving northeast at 55 mph.

Penny size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Scott...                     Marmaton...
Bronson...                        Uniontown...
Fulton...                         Redfield...
Mapleton...                       Petersburg...
Hammond...                        Devon...
Harding...                        Xenia...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3798 9508 3804 9494 3803 9464 3787 9462
      3772 9509
TIME...MOT...LOC 0437Z 247DEG 48KT 3782 9517

DSA

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Event by event

51 flood, 9 flash flood, 1 heavy rain, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Heavy Rain, Greene

When: March 11, 12:00 AM CST to March 15, 12:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.65 mi E of Elwood
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
Coordinates: 37.230, -93.400

Rainfall totaling 6.51 inches fell at the National Weather Service office over the 4 day period from March 11th to 15th. Similar totals were reported across much of the Ozarks. Single day totals between and one inch and three inches were reported with some multi-day totals as much as seven to eight inches. This heavy rainfall lead to widespread flooding across much of the Ozarks.

Flood, Webster

When: March 12, 6:13 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Webster County, 1.82 mi ENE of North View Hill to 1.28 mi E of North View Hill
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 37.309, -92.989

Heavy rains caused the Pomme De Terre River to flow out of its banks and over top Greenwood Road. The flooding was observed by an off duty meteorologist.

Flood, Wright

When: March 12, 9:45 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Wright County, 2.07 mi N of Jerktail to 1.72 mi N of Jerktail
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.450, -92.450

The low water crossing on Highway Z at Elk Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood, Greene

When: March 12, 10:30 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.65 mi WNW of Fair Grove to 2.1 mi WNW of Fair Grove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.386, -93.179

The low water crossing on Highway CC at the Little Pomme De Terre River was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Dent

When: March 12, 12:00 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Where: Dent County, 0.55 mi E of Sligo to 0.92 mi E of Sligo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.780, -91.370

The low water crossing on Highway TT at Crooked Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Laclede

When: March 12, 1:00 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, 3.35 mi WSW of Abo to 3.85 mi W of Abo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.690, -92.530

The low water crossing on Grindstone Road at Mill Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Hickory

When: March 12, 1:07 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Where: Hickory County, 2.14 mi NE of Nemo to 2.47 mi NE of Nemo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.890, -93.250

The low water crossing on Highway D at Crane Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Laclede

When: March 12, 2:20 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, Pease to 0.17 mi SE of Pease
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.500, -92.630

The low water crossing on Highway J at The Osage Fork was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Hickory

When: March 12, 2:45 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Where: Hickory County, 0.88 mi SE of Weaubleau to 0.79 mi ESE of Weaubleau
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.890, -93.540

High water was flowing over Highway 54 in several locations in and around the town of Weaubleau.

Flood, Dallas

When: March 12, 3:00 PM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: Dallas County, 2.73 mi E of Urbana Arpt to 2.81 mi E of Urbana Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.900, -93.100

The low water crossing on Highway BB at Cahoochie Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Hickory

When: March 12, 3:00 PM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where: Hickory County, 0.88 mi SE of Jordan to 0.58 mi SE of Jordan
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 38.020, -93.140

The low water crossing on Highway P at Starks Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Laclede

When: March 12, 4:00 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, 3.56 mi ENE of Russ to 3.45 mi ENE of Russ
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.600, -92.540

The low water crossing on Highway B at North Cobb Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Camden

When: March 12, 6:20 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where: Camden County, 1.29 mi WNW of Stoutland to 1.7 mi NW of Stoutland
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.830, -92.540

The low water crossing on Highway H at Shakerag Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Camden

When: March 12, 6:20 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where: Camden County, 3.52 mi NW of Stoutland to 3.91 mi NW of Stoutland
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.860, -92.560

The low water crossing on Brownsville Road at a tributary stream of Mill Creek was closed due to flooding with over a foot of fast flowing water.

Flood, Laclede

When: March 12, 6:20 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, 2.34 mi NNW of Sleeper to 2.22 mi NNW of Sleeper
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.780, -92.620

The low water crossing on Highway F at the Dry Auglaize Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Laclede

When: March 12, 7:45 PM CST to 9:00 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, 2.07 mi N of Hazelgreen to 2.41 mi N of Hazelgreen
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.800, -92.430

The low water crossing on Highway FF at Bear Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Maries

When: March 12, 9:00 PM CST to March 13, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Maries County, 0.69 mi S of Veto to 0.88 mi SSE of Veto
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 38.070, -91.830

A water rescue was performed successfully at a low water crossing on County Road 527 at the Spring Creek. No injuries occurred.

Flood, Benton

When: March 12, 9:41 PM CST to March 13, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Benton County, 0.54 mi W of Hastain to 0.65 mi W of Hastain
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 38.200, -93.180

The low water crossing on Highway V at Deer Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Laclede

When: March 12, 10:00 PM CST to March 13, 4:00 AM CST
Where: Laclede County, 5.15 mi NE of Dove to 5.56 mi NE of Dove
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.830, -92.630

The low water crossing on Highway BB at the Dry Auglaize Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Newton

When: March 13, 4:54 AM CST to 8:30 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 3.39 mi ESE of Dessa to 3.39 mi WNW of Mc Elhany
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.790, -94.460

Highway AA was closed at a low water area due to flooding.

Flood, Greene

When: March 13, 5:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.65 mi E of Sequiota to 1.48 mi E of Sequiota
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Coordinates: 37.150, -93.200

The James River reached flood stage and began impacting low water areas along the river and was continuing to rise.

Flood, Shannon

When: March 13, 5:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Shannon County, 0.69 mi N of Powder Mill Ferry to 0.47 mi ENE of Powder Mill Ferry
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Coordinates: 37.190, -91.180

The river gauge on the Current River reached flood stage causing low areas along the river to become flooded. Waters were reported to as continuing to rise.

Flood, Barry

When: March 13, 5:08 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 1.77 mi NW of Cassville Flds Arpt to 1.32 mi NNE of Cassville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.700, -93.850

The low water crossing on Highway Y at Flat Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Douglas

When: March 13, 5:25 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, 0.88 mi NE of Ann to 0.73 mi NE of Ann
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.040, -92.190

The low water crossing on Highway EE at the North Fork River was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, McDonald

When: March 13, 5:50 AM CST to 9:15 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 3.63 mi SSE of Klondike to 3.35 mi SSE of Klondike
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Coordinates: 36.670, -94.600

Buffalo Creek reached moderate flood stage with waters still rising. Water was beginning to impact parts of Highway 42 around the bridge.

Flood, Barry

When: March 13, 6:08 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 3.83 mi SSW of Mc Dowell to 3.48 mi SSW of Mc Dowell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.770, -93.810

The low water crossing on Highway B at Flat Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, McDonald

When: March 13, 6:51 AM CST to 9:15 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 1.49 mi SSE of Coy to 1.67 mi SSE of Coy
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.650, -94.520

Highway 76 was closed due to flooding of a low water area.

Flood, Wright

When: March 13, 7:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Wright County, 4.42 mi NE of Mansfield to 4.01 mi NE of Mansfield
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.170, -92.530

The low water crossing on Highway AB at Wolf Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Wright

When: March 13, 7:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Wright County, 1.79 mi WNW of Rayborn to 2.07 mi WNW of Rayborn
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.310, -92.400

The low water crossing on Highway E at The Gasconade River was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Polk

When: March 13, 7:07 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Polk County, 2.15 mi SW of Van to 2.49 mi SW of Van
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.550, -93.330

The low water crossing on Highway Y at the McKinney Branch was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Barry

When: March 13, 7:10 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 0.55 mi W of Mc Dowell to 0.46 mi W of Mc Dowell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.820, -93.790

The low water crossing on Highway C at Flat Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Ozark

When: March 13, 7:16 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Ozark County, 2.12 mi S of Isabella to 2 mi WNW of Mammoth
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.549, -92.450

The low water crossing on Highway T at Little Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Greene

When: March 13, 7:30 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.1 mi W of Battlefield to 1.09 mi W of Battlefield
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Coordinates: 37.120, -93.400

The gauge at Wilsons Creek reached flood stage and water was impacting low areas along the Creek. Water was reported as still rising.

Flood, Dent

When: March 13, 7:33 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Dent County, 2.82 mi WNW of Stone Hill to 2.95 mi WNW of Stone Hill
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.610, -91.400

The low water crossing on Spur EE at the Meramec River was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Newton

When: March 13, 7:40 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 1.49 mi SSW of Seneca to 0.9 mi SW of Seneca
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.830, -94.610

Excessive rainfall along the Little Lost Creek basin caused flash flooding in Seneca. Numerous roads became impassable to motorists.

Flash Flood, McDonald

When: March 13, 7:42 AM CST to 10:21 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, Anderson to 1.18 mi NNW of Anderson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.650, -94.430

Flash flooding occurred across the City of Anderson along Beaver and Indian Creeks. Waters rose rapidly causing the creeks to rise out of their banks and make roads impassable from high water.

Flash Flood, McDonald

When: March 13, 7:44 AM CST to 10:21 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 0.69 mi S of Mc Natt to 0.93 mi W of Mc Natt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.720, -94.320

The low water crossing on Highway CC at Elkhorn Creek was flooded and impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood, McDonald

When: March 13, 7:46 AM CST to 10:21 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 3.54 mi SE of Bethlehem to 3.05 mi SSE of Bethlehem
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.680, -94.090

The low water bridge on Highway U at Mikes Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood, Newton

When: March 13, 7:47 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST
Where: Newton County, Stella to 0.53 mi WSW of Stella
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.770, -94.200

The low water crossing on Highway A was closed at South Indian Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood, Ozark

When: March 13, 8:22 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Ozark County, 2.77 mi E of Rockbridge to 3.29 mi E of Rockbridge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.780, -92.370

The low water crossing on State Highway 95 at Bryant Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Greene

When: March 13, 8:30 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 2.07 mi S of Nichols to 2.05 mi S of Nichols
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.190, -93.370

The low water crossing along Farm Roads 123 and 146 at Wilsons Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Polk

When: March 13, 8:39 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Polk County, 0.73 mi ESE of Pleasant Hope to 1.35 mi SE of Pleasant Hope
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.465, -93.269

The low water crossing on Highway 215 at a tributary stream of the Pomme De Terre River was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Webster

When: March 13, 8:51 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Webster County, 1.38 mi S of Forkners Hill to 1.25 mi NNE of St Luke
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.450, -92.920

The low water crossing on Highway Y at the Niangua River was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Greene

When: March 13, 9:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 3.83 mi NNW of Hickory Barren to 3.55 mi NNW of Hickory Barren
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.400, -93.260

Low water areas on Highway CC were closed due to flooding.

Flood, Lawrence

When: March 13, 9:04 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 2.98 mi NNE of Stotts City to 2.66 mi SW of Phelps
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.140, -93.950

The low water crossing on Highway 97 at the Spring River was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Ozark

When: March 13, 9:22 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Ozark County, 0.89 mi NE of Sycamore to 0.64 mi ENE of Sycamore
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.710, -92.270

The low water crossing on Highway 181 at Bryant Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Webster

When: March 13, 9:34 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Webster County, Olga to 0.37 mi WSW of Olga
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.100, -92.920

The low water crossing on Highway Z at Finley Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Dade

When: March 13, 9:47 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Dade County, 4.18 mi S of Sylvania to 4.54 mi S of Sylvania
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.440, -94.020

The low water crossing on Highway VV at Horse Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, McDonald

When: March 13, 10:08 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, Powell to 0.27 mi WSW of Powell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.620, -94.180

The low water crossing on Highway E at Big Sugar Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood, Webster

When: March 13, 10:13 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Webster County, 0.88 mi NW of Beach to 0.58 mi N of Beach
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.440, -92.980

The low water crossing on Highway W at Givins Branch was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Lawrence

When: March 13, 10:43 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 2.2 mi E of Stinson to 2.44 mi E of Stinson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.250, -93.730

The low water crossing on State Highway DD at Turnback Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Shannon

When: March 13, 11:20 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Shannon County, 0.55 mi E of Banker Cave to 0.6 mi ESE of Banker Cave
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.150, -91.110

The low water crossing on Highway HH at Carr Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Douglas

When: March 13, 11:24 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, 1.49 mi SSE of Rippee to 1.51 mi SSE of Rippee
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.850, -92.460

The low water bridge on Abbey Road at Bryant Creek was closed due to flooding with 3 feet of water over the bridge.

Flood, Douglas

When: March 13, 11:24 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, 2.76 mi W of Ava Muni Meml Arpt to 2.44 mi W of Ava Muni Meml Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.970, -92.730

The low water crossing on Highway Y at Cowskin Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Webster

When: March 13, 11:24 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Webster County, Olga to 0.36 mi WSW of Olga
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 37.100, -92.920

The low water crossing on Highway Z at Finley Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Douglas

When: March 13, 11:50 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Douglas County, 3.38 mi ESE of Ava to 2.8 mi ESE of Ava
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.940, -92.590

The low water crossing on Highway FF at Turkey and Hunter Creeks was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Polk

When: March 13, 12:31 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.17 mi ENE of Burns to 0.88 mi E of Burns
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.609, -93.302

The low water crossing on Highway AA at Wolf Creek and along the Pomme De Terre River was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Greene

When: March 13, 1:00 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.65 mi E of Sequiota to 1.63 mi E of Sequiota
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Coordinates: 37.150, -93.200

The river gauge on the James River on South Farm Road 193 reached moderate flood stage. Areas along the river were reported as underwater.

Flood, Shannon

When: March 13, 1:00 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Shannon County, 1.1 mi E of Akers to 1.49 mi NE of Akers
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Other Federal Agency
Coordinates: 37.380, -91.550

The river gauge on the Current River reached flood stage impacting areas along the river.

Flood, Vernon

When: March 13, 1:02 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Vernon County, 0.88 mi NE of Stotesbury to 1.08 mi NNE of Stotesbury
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.980, -94.560

The low water crossing on Highway V at the Little Osage River was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Ozark

When: March 13, 2:46 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Ozark County, 1.31 mi ENE of Lawndale to 1.62 mi ENE of Lawndale
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.640, -92.230

The low water crossing on Highway H at the North Fork River was closed due to flooding.

Hail, Taney

When: March 14, 3:05 PM CST
Where: Taney County, Bradleyville
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 36.780, -92.900

Penny sized hail was reported via MPing.

What these are

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.
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.

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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: 951084, 949505, 949506, 949507, 949775, 949776, 949777, 949778, 949788, 949767, 949768, 949769, 949770, 949771, 949772, 949773, 949799, 949800, 949803, 949266, 949804, 949805, 949807, 949808, 949273, 949809, 949281, 949811, 949812, 949813, 949814, 949815, 949817, 949819, 949275, 949277, 949279, 949282, 949283, 949821, and more.