The rainfall over the last week took care of any drought cracks in the soil.
The total rainfall, in many areas, exceeded 6 inches.
Most ponds are full to overfull, many streams were briefly raging torrents, and larger bodies of water in the county, such as the Moreau, Moniteau and Burris Fork, rose up out of their banks, at least temporarily.
The Missouri River, which bounds a short part of Moniteau County, is also high, and expected to rise higher.
It has been reported that a number of fields have been inundatd, with at least a few hay crops lost to the flood.
This batch of rainfall began April 26, with more than 1 inch falling.
Nearly four-tenths of an inch of rain fell the next day.
There was a brief respite from the storm Friday.
But it picked up, dropping a little more than three-quarters of an inch, Saturday.
Almost 4 inches of rain fell Sunday, closing several streets in California, with the water getting especially deep on Lake Drive, for a brief time, at Proctor Park.
The rain is expected to return through Thursday, with 1-2 inches predicted.
The area had, according to several sources, been in a dry spell from October 2016 to March. That has apparently ended for the time being.
In anticipation of the severe, dangerous rainstorms and flash flooding throughout the state, Gov. Eric Greitens declared a State of Emergency Friday, in response to flash flooding. Professionals from the State Emergency Management Agency, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Missouri National Guard, and Missouri's Task Force 1 Rescue Unit, deployed resources on land, on water, and in the sky throughout Missouri to save lives and to protect property.
Sunday, Sen. Claire McCaskill released a statement on flooding in Missouri, speaking of dealing with the "scary situation" for communities across the state.
"Everyone should pay close attention to guidance from first responders and local officials," McCaskill said. "And I'm ready to assist with any federal resources that might be needed as the flood waters recede, and our communities begin to recover."
Precautions to be taken in areas affected by flash flooding include:
When a flash flood warning is issued for your area, or the moment you realize that a flash flood is imminent, act quickly to save yourself. Go to higher ground immediately.
Do not attempt to cross flowing streams on foot. Even six inches of flowing water can knock you off your feet.
Never let children play around high water, storm drains, or viaducts.
Never drive past a barricade closing flooded roads. They are there to protect you.
Never expect barriers to block off flooded low-water crossings, bridges or roads because flash flood waters often rise so quickly authorities do not have time to respond.
If your vehicle becomes stuck in rising water, get out quickly and move to higher ground because rapidly rising water may engulf the vehicle and sweep it away.
Additional information:
Current watches, warnings and advisories for Missouri
Missouri rivers and lakes stages, forecasts