A huge storm swept across the southern U.S. recently, heading northeast. It knocked down lines in Max's area, but in Missouri it was far worse. Parts of southern Missouri received 9 inches of rain in one day, and the rain continued thereafter. That much rain combined with the steep slopes of ancient Ozark terrain led to terrible flooding.

People were swept away and drowned, either on foot or in cars. Towns are destroyed, roads and bridges are out.