Flash Flooding and Flooding in Missouri, May 4 to 6, 2022

Name: Flash Flooding and Flooding in Missouri, May 4 to 6, 2022
Start: 2022-05-04T16:19
End: 2022-05-06T02:00
Location: Missouri

May 4 to 6, 2022 · NWS SGF · 110 events in 24 counties and zones

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The toll

Deaths: 1
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $115,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 110

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

What happened

The episode as NWS SGF wrote it up.

A stalled front from the storm a system on May 2-3 moved northward back into the Ozarks as a warm front as a strong upper level low over southern Colorado moved eastward into the southern Plains. This led to another several rounds of widespread heavy rainfall that occurred from the late morning of the 4th to the early morning of the 6th, when the surface low exited the area. Widespread accumulations of two to five inches occurred, with isolated accumulations over six inches over parts of Jasper and Dade Counties. Numerous reports of flash flooding indicated that not only were low water crossings flooding, but major highways as well. Evacuations were conducted at both Roaring River State Park in Barry County and at Bennett Spring State Park on the Dallas/Laclede County Border. Several people were stranded in cabins and RVs at Bennett Spring during the peak of the flood. There were 11 swift water rescues reported in southwest Missouri. Unfortunately, there was one fatality in Dade County when a 65-year old male drove into a flooded low water crossing and was swept downstream after exiting his vehicle and attempting to swim to shore.

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 May 4, 2:11 PM CST, 2 hours 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 4, 2:11 PM CST, 2 hours 8 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Springfield MO
311 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

Key Messages:

1. Showers and thunderstorms will continue to impact our area
into Thursday night.

2. Flood risk increases tonight as excessive rainfall is possible
across the area.

3. A few strong to severe storms are possible Thursday afternoon
across far southern Missouri. Damaging wind gusts and large hail
are the primary hazards.

4. Significant warmup is in the forecast for next week.

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 121 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

A deep upper-level disturbance has been making its way across the
High Plains this morning and afternoon which has helped draw the
surface warm front across Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle
northward. A southeasterly jet has advected moisture to fuel this
morning's and afternoon's precipitation. Most if not all of these
storms should remain sub- severe given the lack of deep
instability, but some small hail and rainfall rates around an inch
per hour are possible in the smallest storms. Southern Missouri
may see some relief in the precip late this afternoon and evening
before the low-level jet strengthens tonight and brings another
round of widespread showers and storms. The flood risk will be the
greatest tonight as an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain are
possible over already- saturated areas. A marginal risk exists for
quarter size hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph as somewhat better
instability build over SW Missouri and SE Kansas.

Storms chances will bleed into Thursday morning as the warm front
continues to slowly lift northward. At this point, CAMs are in
considerable disagreement in the speed and positioning of the warm
front, and therefore, the severe threat. The latest guidance has
trended toward a more southward solution, keeping the warm front
south of the MO-AR border through mid-morning. Additionally,
lingering convection in the morning may keep the environment
worked over and suppress any significant instability. In this
scenario, sufficient surface heating and destabilization would
likely not be enough for discrete supercell development before the
linear MCS ahead of the trailing cold front dominates.
Nonetheless, deep shear and sufficient instability could result
in damaging winds and large hail. If discrete supercells are able
to form, an isolated tornado is possible across far SE Missouri.
Lingering showers and storms should exit east out of our area by
Thursday night. Models are even indicating that much of our CWA
may see a dry punch late afternoon/early evening.

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Wednesday) Issued at 121 PM CDT Wed
May 4 2022

Friday will bring much-needed relief with drier conditions. Clouds
should begin to clear out throughout the afternoon and evening as
the surface low pushes northeastward out of our area. Upper-level
ridging looks to take hold for the weekend, making way for a
marked warming trend.

An upper-level blocking pattern will allow temperatures to warm
into the upper 80s by the early part of the work week. Current NBM
percentiles are notably crunched considering how far out the
forecast is. Extreme Forecast Index and Shift of Tails indicate a
fairly good signal for a noteworthy warm event for southern
Missouri in early May. WPC Cluster Analysis indicates the next potential
for precipitation by Tuesday/Wednesday.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday afternoon)
Issued at 1216 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

Several rounds of showers and storms will result in MVFR and IFR
conditions throughout the TAF period. Visibilities may drop to
below 2 miles in the strongest storms and heaviest precipitation.
East-southeast winds this afternoon will shift more southerly
behind an approaching warm front to the south by tomorrow
afternoon. Showers and storms will continue through tomorrow
evening.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 121 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

A Flood Watch is in effect for much of our CWA into Thursday
afternoon as multiple rounds of rain will result in flooding
potential. WPC has issued a Moderate risk for excessive rainfall
across far SW Missouri and SE Kansas. The flood threat will
increase tonight as already-saturated areas will see another 1-2
inches of rainfall. A Flood Warning has been issued for the
Little Osage river near Horton, and the Marmaton in Nevada is
forecast to exceed flood stage Friday morning.

&&

.SGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MO...Flood Watch through Thursday afternoon for MOZ055-066>069-
     077>081-088>096-101>105.

KS...Flood Watch through Thursday afternoon for KSZ073-097-101.

&&

SHORT TERM...Didio
LONG TERM...Didio
AVIATION...Didio
HYDROLOGY...Didio

Hazardous weather outlook, May 4, 2:25 PM CST, 1 hour 54 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
325 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-052030-
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-
325 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited hail risk.
  Limited thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Elevated lightning risk.
  Significant excessive rainfall risk

DISCUSSION...

Showers and thunderstorms will continue to impact southeast
Kansas and the Missouri Ozarks today and tonight.

The flooding risk will increase tonight as another round of
showers and storms make their way through the area. Any locations
that receive training or repeated thunderstorms could receive
significant flooding, including flash flooding. Numerous county
roads and state highways could become flooded through late tonight
and into Thursday.

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

Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas could be ongoing
heading into Thursday morning.

By Thursday afternoon, the risk for severe thunderstorms will
increase as a cold front approaches from the west. Damaging wind
gusts and large hail are the primary hazards, but an isolated
tornado is possible across southeast Missouri.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at:
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This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
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The radar

The Springfield radar (KSGF), 100 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:17 UTC.

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Event by event

93 flood, 16 flash flood, 1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Flood, McDonald

When: May 4, 4:19 PM CST to May 5, 2:00 AM CST
Where: McDonald County, 0.69 mi S of Mc Natt to 0.7 mi WSW of Mc Natt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.720, -94.320

Highway CC at Indian Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood, Barton

When: May 4, 9:21 PM CST to May 5, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Barton County, 0.69 mi S of Lamar to 1.21 mi SW of Lamar
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.490, -94.280

Multiple city streets were reported underwater by the Lamar police department.

Flash Flood, Jasper

When: May 4, 9:37 PM CST to May 5, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 1.49 mi NNE of Joplin to 1.89 mi E of Central City
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.100, -94.510

Several city streets were water covered and the low water crossing on North Main Street was flooded and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When: May 4, 9:50 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 1.3 mi WNW of Duquesne to 3.43 mi S of Duenweg
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.090, -94.490

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree onto a vehicle on McConnell Avenue. Several additional reports of trees and power lines down were also received across the city of Joplin.

Flood, Wright

When: May 4, 9:59 PM CST to May 5, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Wright County, 1.38 mi N of Jerktail to 1.8 mi NNW of Jerktail
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.440, -92.450

Highway Z at Elk Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood, Webster

When: May 4, 10:57 PM CST to May 5, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Webster County, Olga to 0.39 mi W of Olga
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.100, -92.920

Highway Z at Finley Creek was flooded and impassable at the low water crossing.

Flood, Barton

When: May 4, 11:50 PM CST to May 5, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Barton County, 3.89 mi WNW of Nashville to 3.39 mi NW of Nashville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.410, -94.560

Route M at the Glendale Fork low water crossing was flooded and impassable.

Flood, Hickory

When: May 4, 11:56 PM CST to May 5, 5:00 AM CST
Where: Hickory County, 2.14 mi NE of Nemo to 2.26 mi NE of Nemo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.890, -93.250

Route D at Crane Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood, Wright

When: May 5, 12:01 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Wright County, 2.15 mi NW of Rayborn to 2.52 mi NW of Rayborn
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.320, -92.400

Route E at the Gasconade River was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood, Polk

When: May 5, 12:20 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.64 mi W of Schofield to 2.06 mi W of Schofield
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.550, -93.250

A water rescue occurred on Highway H at the North Deer Creek Low water crossing. No injuries were reported.

Flood, Dade

When: May 5, 12:26 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Dade County, 0.69 mi N of Lockwood
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 37.390, -93.970

US Highway 160 at Horse Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood, Greene

When: May 5, 12:35 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.65 mi E of Sequiota to 1.55 mi E of Sequiota
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.150, -93.200

County Road 193 was flooded and impassable along the upper James River.

Flood, Polk

When: May 5, 12:37 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.49 mi NNW of Slagle to 2.05 mi N of Slagle
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.550, -93.390

Highways 13, Y and U were all flooded and closed at and around Piper Creek.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: May 5, 12:59 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 2.06 mi NW of Sgf Downtown Arpt to 2.24 mi NW of Sgf Downtown Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.238, -93.259

A motorist was stranded near the intersection of Glenstone Avenue and Kearney Street. .

Flash Flood, Dade

When: May 5, 1:00 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Dade County, 1.65 mi E of South Greenfield to 1.17 mi E of South Greenfield
Cause: Heavy Rain
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.380, -93.820

A vehicle with two occupants was swept off a low water crossing on County Road 143 at Limestone Creek. One occupant was able to make it to safety but the second, a 65 year old male, drowned.

Flood, Greene

When: May 5, 1:51 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.49 mi NNE of (Sgf)springfield Arp to 1.63 mi NNE of (Sgf)springfield Arp
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.270, -93.370

Numerous city and county roads were closed across the county due to flooding rains.

Flood, Polk

When: May 5, 1:55 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 2.3 mi ESE of Pleasant Hope to 2.12 mi ESE of Pleasant Hope
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.460, -93.240

Highway 32 at the Pomme de Terre River was flooded and impassable.

Flood, Barry

When: May 5, 1:58 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Barry County, 5.23 mi WNW of Eagle Rock to 4.12 mi S of Cassville Flds Arpt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
Coordinates: 36.590, -93.830

Campground 3 at Roaring River State Park was evacuated due to flooding.

Flood, Stone

When: May 5, 2:06 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 1.77 mi SW of Jamesville to 2.46 mi SSW of Jamesville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.950, -93.390

Highway U at Silver Lake Branch was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood, Polk

When: May 5, 2:08 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 5.47 mi E of Goodson to 5.42 mi E of Goodson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.700, -93.170

A water rescue occurred on Highway C at a low water crossing on the Polk, Dallas county line.

Flood, Greene

When: May 5, 2:32 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 2.07 mi S of Nichols to 1.85 mi S of Nichols
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.190, -93.370

Farm Roads 146 and 123 at Wilson's Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flood, Polk

When: May 5, 2:40 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 0.55 mi E of Burns to 0.6 mi E of Burns
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.600, -93.310

Highway 32 at the Pomme De Terre River was flooded and impassable.

Flood, Barry

When: May 5, 2:58 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Barry County, Monett to 0.66 mi N of Monett
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.920, -93.920

Kelly Creek was reported out of its bank at 7th and lapping over the bridge at 5th Street.

Flood, Dallas

When: May 5, 3:01 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.88 mi NE of Earnestville to 0.85 mi NNE of Earnestville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.580, -92.890

Route B at the Dousinbury Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Dallas

When: May 5, 3:03 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 3.53 mi SE of Earnestville to 3.4 mi SE of Earnestville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.530, -92.860

Route B at the Jones Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Dallas

When: May 5, 3:07 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 3.62 mi SSW of Louisburg to 2.8 mi S of Louisburg
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.700, -93.170

Route C at Lindley Creek Was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Jasper

When: May 5, 3:18 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 6.65 mi WNW of Dudenville to 6.9 mi WNW of Dudenville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.340, -94.190

Route K at Coon Creek was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood, Dade

When: May 5, 3:22 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Dade County, 1.78 mi ESE of Cedarville to 2.17 mi E of Cedarville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.560, -93.950

Highway 97 was closed due to flooding at a tributary of Goose Creek.

Flood, Dade

When: May 5, 3:22 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Dade County, 1.78 mi ESE of Cedarville to 1.54 mi ESE of Cedarville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.560, -93.950

Highway 97 at a tributary of Goose Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Webster

When: May 5, 3:29 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Webster County, 1.38 mi N of St Luke to 1.08 mi S of Forkners Hill
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.450, -92.930

Route Y at the Niangua River low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Polk

When: May 5, 3:32 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 3.56 mi ENE of Goodson to 2.42 mi ENE of Goodson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.720, -93.210

Highway P at Lindley Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Dade

When: May 5, 3:41 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Dade County, 2.15 mi SW of Everton to 2.33 mi SW of Everton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.330, -93.750

Route K at the Jordan Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Christian

When: May 5, 3:55 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Christian County, 2.16 mi NW of Nixa to 1.82 mi NW of Nixa
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 37.070, -93.330

Tracker Road just west of Highway 160 was closed at a low water area due to flooding.

Flood, Webster

When: May 5, 3:59 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Webster County, 1.1 mi W of Beach to 1.21 mi W of Beach
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.430, -92.990

Shady Grove Road was flooded and impassable at a low water area.

Flood, Polk

When: May 5, 4:03 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.49 mi NNE of Rimby to 1.04 mi NNE of Rimby
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.790, -93.240

Route HH at the Ingalls Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Dallas

When: May 5, 4:06 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 3.52 mi NW of Buffalo to 3.18 mi NW of Buffalo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.690, -93.140

Route C at the Little Lindley Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Webster

When: May 5, 4:07 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Webster County, 2.07 mi N of Seymour to 2.16 mi N of Seymour
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.180, -92.780

Skyline Road at the James River low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Dallas

When: May 5, 4:09 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 0.88 mi SE of Cedar Ridge to 1.21 mi S of Cedar Ridge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.640, -92.910

Route P at a low water area was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Taney

When: May 5, 4:11 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Taney County, 0.55 mi W of Mincy to 0.79 mi W of Mincy
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.570, -93.130

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

Flood, Webster

When: May 5, 4:13 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Webster County, Beach to 1 mi NNE of Beach
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.430, -92.970

State Highway W at the Givins Branch low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Dade

When: May 5, 4:28 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Dade County, 1.79 mi ENE of South Greenfield to 1.41 mi E of South Greenfield
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.390, -93.820

A water rescue was performed at a low water crossing near County Roads 132 and 143.

Flash Flood, Dallas

When: May 5, 4:30 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Dallas County, 3.89 mi E of Windyville to 3.75 mi ENE of Windyville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 37.730, -92.860

Bennett Springs Campground was evacuated as the river flooded the campground. Several campers were stranded and had to be rescued from cabins. No injuries occurred.

Flood, Lawrence

When: May 5, 4:31 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 2.98 mi NNE of Stotts City to 2.95 mi NNE of Stotts City
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.140, -93.950

Highway 97 was closed due to flooding at several low water crossings.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: May 5, 4:36 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 2.2 mi E of Brookline to 1.81 mi E of Brookline
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.170, -93.390

A water rescue was performed on Farm Road 156 at a low water area.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: May 5, 4:38 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST
Where: Greene County, 4.15 mi N of Ebenezer to 4.07 mi N of Ebenezer
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.390, -93.320

A water rescue was performed at Highway CC and Farm Road 139. No injuries were reported.

Flood, Stone

When: May 5, 4:40 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Stone County, Hurley to 0.27 mi ESE of Hurley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.930, -93.500

Route A at the Spring Creek in Hurley was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Stone

When: May 5, 4:41 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 1.3 mi ESE of Elsey to 1.04 mi ESE of Elsey
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.840, -93.530

Highway 413 was closed at a low water area due to flooding.

Flood, Lawrence

When: May 5, 4:44 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 3.86 mi W of Friestatt to 3.96 mi W of Friestatt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.020, -93.990

Highway 97 at the Center Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Stone

When: May 5, 4:49 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 0.69 mi S of Hurley to 1.17 mi SE of Hurley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.920, -93.500

State Highway CC at the Spring Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Newton

When: May 5, 5:02 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Newton County, 2.16 mi NW of Berwick to 2 mi NW of Berwick
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.950, -94.150

Highway W at the Pryor Branch low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Barton

When: May 5, 5:07 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Barton County, 2.82 mi WSW of Hannon
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.620, -94.550

Highway K at the East Fork Dry Wood Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Christian

When: May 5, 5:10 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Christian County, 4.62 mi WNW of Abadyl to 4.36 mi ENE of Linden
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.070, -93.050

Highway U at the Pedelo Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Webster

When: May 5, 5:12 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Webster County, 2.76 mi N of Diggins to 2.63 mi N of Diggins
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.210, -92.870

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

Flood, Greene

When: May 5, 5:14 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 2.82 mi N of Hickory Barren to 2.64 mi N of Hickory Barren
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.390, -93.220

Heavy rainfall closed a portion of Highway CC at a low water area.

Flood, Polk

When: May 5, 5:16 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.64 mi E of Flemington to 1.74 mi E of Flemington
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.800, -93.490

Highway V at the low water crossing on a tributary of Panther Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Polk

When: May 5, 5:17 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Polk County, 1.49 mi NNE of Burns to 1.05 mi NNW of Burns
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.620, -93.310

Highway AA along the Pomme De Terre River was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Laclede

When: May 5, 5:21 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, 3.43 mi NE of Russ to 3.81 mi NE of Russ
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.610, -92.550

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

Flash Flood, Christian

When: May 5, 5:34 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Christian County, 2.19 mi NNE of Boaz to 1.94 mi N of Boaz
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.050, -93.389

A successful water rescue was performed on Holder Road at the low water crossing on Green Valley Creek.

Flash Flood, Greene

When: May 5, 5:34 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 0.88 mi NW of Battlefield to 0.71 mi NNW of Battlefield
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.130, -93.390

A successful water rescue was performed on South Farm Road 115 at Wilson's Creek.

Flood, Texas

When: May 5, 5:42 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Texas County, 1.73 mi NW of Roubidoux to 1.7 mi NW of Roubidoux
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.440, -92.169

Highway M at the low water crossing on Roubidoux Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Texas

When: May 5, 5:43 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Texas County, 1.84 mi SW of Bucyrus to 1.91 mi SW of Bucyrus
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.328, -92.040

County Road ZZ was closed due to flooding at a low water area.

Flood, Pulaski

When: May 5, 5:43 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Pulaski County, 1.77 mi WNW of Crocker to 1.68 mi WNW of Crocker
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 37.960, -92.300

Highway U at the Tavern Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding. The road was washed out with debris.

Flood, Texas

When: May 5, 5:44 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Texas County, 1.77 mi SW of Clara to 1.82 mi SW of Clara
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.280, -92.070

Highway Z at the Hamilton Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Ozark

When: May 5, 5:46 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Ozark County, 1.11 mi E of Mammoth to 1.58 mi W of Mammoth
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.530, -92.380

Highway T at the Possum Walk Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Wright

When: May 5, 5:47 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Wright County, 0.69 mi S of Grovespring to 0.37 mi SW of Grovespring
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.390, -92.620

Highway M at the Parks Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Laclede

When: May 5, 5:48 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, Pease to 0.38 mi W of Pease
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.500, -92.630

Highway J at the Osage River low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Ozark

When: May 5, 5:50 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Ozark County, 2.77 mi E of Rockbridge to 3.28 mi E of Rockbridge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.780, -92.370

Highway 95 at the Spring Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Taney

When: May 5, 5:52 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Taney County, 1.49 mi NNW of Hercules to 1.72 mi NNW of Hercules
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.720, -92.880

Highway 125 at the Brushy Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Greene

When: May 5, 5:55 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 1.38 mi S of Cave Spg to 1.27 mi S of Cave Spg
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.330, -93.470

Highway 123 was closed due to flooding at a low water area.

Flood, Christian

When: May 5, 6:04 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Christian County, 1.77 mi SE of Mc Cracken to 1.58 mi SSE of Mc Cracken
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.000, -93.150

Highway 14 was closed at a low water area due to flooding.

Flood, Laclede

When: May 5, 6:05 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Laclede County, 3.56 mi ENE of Russ to 3.49 mi ENE of Russ
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 37.600, -92.540

A water rescue was performed successfully on Highway B at Cobb Creek.

Flash Flood, Jasper

When: May 5, 6:32 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 1.77 mi NE of Brooklyn Hgts to 1.51 mi NNE of Brooklyn Hgts
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.200, -94.380

A successful water rescue was performed near the intersection of Highway 96 and County Road 180.

Flash Flood, Jasper

When: May 5, 6:33 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 1.3 mi ENE of Brooklyn Hgts to 1.47 mi NE of Brooklyn Hgts
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 37.190, -94.380

A successful water rescue occurred at Highway 96 and Jackpine Road.

Flood, Morgan

When: May 5, 8:23 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Morgan County, 1.08 mi E of Florence to 0.97 mi E of Florence
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 38.580, -92.960

State Highway BB was closed due to flooding at Gabriel Creek.

Flash Flood, Webster

When: May 5, 8:51 AM CST to 4:00 PM CST
Where: Webster County, 0.88 mi SW of Compton to 1.33 mi SSW of Compton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.220, -93.040

The James River was reported flowing well out of its banks at Highway B.

Flood, McDonald

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, 1.49 mi SSE of Jacket to 1.36 mi SSE of Jacket
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.500, -94.110

State Highway KK at the Big Sugar Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, McDonald

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, Powell to 0.17 mi ENE of Powell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.620, -94.180

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

Flood, McDonald

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, 4.29 mi SSE of Bethlehem to 4.46 mi SSE of Bethlehem
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.660, -94.110

State Highway U at the Mikes Creek low water crossing was closed due to flooding.

Flood, McDonald

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, 0.55 mi E of Mc Natt to 0.67 mi NE of Mc Natt
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.730, -94.310

State Highway CC at the low water crossing on Indian Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Newton

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Newton County, Stella to 0.54 mi W of Stella
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.770, -94.200

State Highway A was closed due to flooding at Indian Creek.

Flood, Newton

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Newton County, 0.55 mi E of Stark City to 0.61 mi S of Newtonia
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.870, -94.190

State Highway 86 Was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Jasper

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 2.82 mi NNE of Reeds to 2.22 mi NNE of Reeds
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.160, -94.160

State Highway 37 was closed at the Spring River due to flooding.

Flood, Jasper

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 1.79 mi WNW of Lakeside to 1.43 mi SE of Oronogo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.180, -94.450

Highway D at the low water crossing on Center Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Jasper

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 0.55 mi E of Alba to 0.73 mi E of Alba
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.230, -94.420

State Highway O at the low water crossing on the Spring River was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Jasper

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 3.02 mi SW of Jasper to 2.89 mi NW of Carytown
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.300, -94.360

Highway M at the low water crossing on the North Fork of the Spring River was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Jasper

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 1.3 mi WNW of Jasper to 1.47 mi WNW of Jasper
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.340, -94.340

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

Flood, Jasper

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 1.77 mi NE of Jasper to 1.92 mi NE of Jasper
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.350, -94.300

Main street at Coon Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Barton

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Barton County, 1.49 mi SSW of Boston to 1.76 mi SSW of Boston
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.400, -94.310

Highway 126 at the low water crossing on the North Fork Spring River was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Barton

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Barton County, 1.64 mi E of Milford to 1.79 mi E of Milford
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.580, -94.140

Highway C at the low water crossing on Horse Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Barry

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 1.77 mi NW of Cassville Flds Arpt to 1.42 mi NNE of Cassville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.700, -93.850

State Highway Y was closed due to flooding at Flat Creek.

Flood, Barry

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 3.83 mi SSW of Mc Dowell to 4.05 mi SSW of Mc Dowell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.770, -93.810

State Highway U was closed due to flooding at Flat Creek.

Flood, Barry

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Barry County, 0.55 mi W of Mc Dowell to 0.29 mi WSW of Mc Dowell
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.820, -93.790

State Highway C was closed due to flooding at Flat Creek.

Flood, Lawrence

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 2.2 mi E of Stinson to 1.99 mi E of Stinson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.250, -93.730

State Highway DD was closed due to flooding at Turnback Creek.

Flood, Cedar

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Cedar County, 4.35 mi WSW of Caplinger Mills to 3.88 mi E of Filley
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.770, -93.890

State Highway K was closed due to flooding on Cedar Creek.

Flood, Greene

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Greene County, 3.37 mi ENE of Plano to 3.48 mi ENE of Plano
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.190, -93.560

The Outer Road was closed a a low water area due to flooding.

Flood, Hickory

When: May 5, 10:37 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Hickory County, 0.88 mi SE of Jordan to 0.69 mi ESE of Jordan
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 38.020, -93.140

State Highway P was closed a a low water crossing due to flooding at Starks Creek.

Flood, Vernon

When: May 5, 11:06 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Vernon County, 0.88 mi NE of Stotesbury to 0.72 mi NNE of Stotesbury
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 37.980, -94.560

State Highway V was closed due to flooding at the Little Osage River.

Flood, McDonald

When: May 5, 11:38 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, 2.32 mi ESE of Mt Shira to 1.99 mi WSW of Havenhurst
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.570, -94.430

Highway H at the low water crossing on Elk Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, McDonald

When: May 5, 12:22 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, 0.69 mi S of Elk Spgs to 1.21 mi WNW of Elk Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.570, -94.500

State Highway DD was closed due to flooding at Elk Creek.

Flood, McDonald

When: May 5, 2:43 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, 0.89 mi SW of Lanagan to 0.78 mi N of Mt Shira
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.590, -94.460

State Highway 59 was flooded along Elk Creek.

Flood, McDonald

When: May 5, 2:44 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: McDonald County, 0.55 mi W of Elk Spgs to 0.43 mi E of Ginger Blue
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.580, -94.510

State Highway TT was closed due to flooding at the Elk Creek.

Flood, Benton

When: May 5, 2:52 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where: Benton County, 0.54 mi W of Hastain to 0.17 mi NW of Hastain
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 38.200, -93.180

State Highway V was closed due to flooding along Deer Creek.

Flood, Cedar

When: May 5, 3:37 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where: Cedar County, 2.97 mi SSE of Cedar Spgs to 3.19 mi SSE of Cedar Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.830, -93.880

State Highway 39 was closed due to flooding at Cedar Creek.

Flood, Dade

When: May 5, 5:08 PM CST to May 6, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Dade County, 1.1 mi E of Hulstan to 2.42 mi ESE of Hulstan
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.450, -93.730

State Highway EE was closed due to flooding at the confluence of the Sac River and Stockton Lake.

Flood, Barton

When: May 5, 5:53 PM CST to May 6, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Barton County, 0.88 mi SW of Lamar to 1.21 mi W of Lamar
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.490, -94.290

Highway 160 at the low water crossing on the North Fork Spring River was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Newton

When: May 5, 6:09 PM CST to May 6, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 1.38 mi N of Neosho to 1.9 mi NNE of Neosho
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.890, -94.370

Business 60 Highway was closed due to flooding near Hickory Creek.

Flood, Jasper

When: May 5, 6:25 PM CST to May 6, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 1.1 mi W of Alba to 0.97 mi WNW of Alba
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.230, -94.450

State Highway D at the low water crossing on the Spring River was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Stone

When: May 5, 8:00 PM CST to May 6, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 2.35 mi SSW of Jamesville to 2.46 mi SSW of Jamesville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 36.940, -93.390

A successful water rescue was performed at Hootentown on the James River.

Flood, Vernon

When: May 5, 8:44 PM CST to May 6, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Vernon County, 2.07 mi S of Deerfield to 2.51 mi SSE of Deerfield
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 37.800, -94.520

Highway KK at the low water crossing on the Dry Wood Creek was closed due to flooding.

Flood, Stone

When: May 5, 9:04 PM CST to May 6, 2:00 AM CST
Where: Stone County, 3.5 mi N of Galena to 3.26 mi N of Galena
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.850, -93.460

State Highway AA was closed due to flooding at the James River and Crane Creek.

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, Dade	2022-05-05	65	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct

What these are

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.
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

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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: 1027932, 1027930, 1027931, 1027502, 1027933, 1027934, 1027935, 1027936, 1027954, 1027937, 1027955, 1027956, 1027957, 1027938, 1027939, 1027958, 1027959, 1027960, 1027961, 1027940, 1027962, 1028500, 1028501, 1028502, 1028503, 1028504, 1028505, 1027941, 1028506, 1028507, 1028508, 1028509, 1028510, 1028511, 1028512, 1028513, 1028517, 1028514, 1028515, 1028516, and more.