Flash Flood in Jefferson County, Missouri

Heavy rain caused flash flooding across the northern two-thirds of Jefferson County. Up to 4 feet of water was reported on Main Street in De Soto. Numerous homes had flooded basements as small creeks and drainage ditches overflowed. In Festus, 3 feet of water was reported on Highway 61/67. A 42 year old man was killed when he tried to cross a flooded Edelman Creek on the north end of De Soto while on his way home from work. The car was not found until May 17. In Crystal City, flood water caused the collapse of a basement wall at a home on Kenner Street.