The National Guard were assisting on filling sandbags to protect homes, schools and plants across the state which experienced some of the worst flooding since the Great Flood of 1993 which affected most of the Mississippi River Valley. Torrential rains on May 10 had also caused flooding in parts of southern Missouri as well as in eastern Kansas.
The National Guard were playing a crucial role in protecting homes, schools, and businesses across the state from severe flooding, similar to the Great Flood of 1993, which had a significant impact on the Mississippi River Valley. Heavy rainfall on May 10 also caused flooding in areas of southern Missouri and eastern Kansas.