Storms Trigger Flooding, Spawn Tornadoes In Southern Plains, Missouri, Arkansas

Flooding and confirmed tornadoes caused damage in parts of Oklahoma and Missouri overnight and into Wednesday afternoon.

Flooding was reported in Branson, Missouri, as well as several other areas, including Abilene, Texas, and Bentonville, Arkansas.

The Southern Stone County Fire Protection District said several motorists were stranded and had to be rescued in the Branson area.

There was also a possible tornado in Branson, where downed trees damaged a historic cabin at Shepherd of the Hills Farm.

Water washed through areas in and around Roaring River State Park, about 50 miles west of Branson.