Heavy Rains Cause Flooding South of I-44

Heavy rains over the weekend into early Monday morning have caused flooding in a number of communities south of Interstate 44.

Between one and two inches of rain have fallen in the southern and eastern Ozarks, causing rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying areas to flood.

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roadways, because most flooding deaths occur in vehicles.

Check here for roads closed due to flooding in southwest Missouri with the MoDOT Traveler Information Map.

Here are the observed rainfall amounts from late Friday through Monday morning:

Lampe: 2.26 inches

Branson: 1.84 inches

Washburn: 1.73 inches

Cassville: 1.52 inches

Ava: 1.35 inches

Springfield-Branson National Airport: 1.13 inches

Marshfield: 1.01 inches

West Plains Airport: 0.69 inch

Vichy/Rolla Airport: 0.49 inch

Joplin Airport: 0.47 inch