Strong storms swept across Missouri causing mass flooding in parts of the state and water rescues

• Parts of Southern Missouri experienced flash flooding on Monday.
• The rapidly-rising waters inundated vehicles and homes.

Strong storms swept across Southern Missouri, bringing torrential downpours and massive flooding on Monday.

An estimated 6-8 inches of rain fell in such a short amount of time it was difficult for some to escape the rapidly-rising waters.

"I fell and I bust both my knees because the current was so rapid," Amanda Taylor, a resident of the city of Marble Hill, Missouri, told KFVS-TV.

Taylor and her boyfriend said they eventually made it to higher ground but the flooding inundated their vehicles and newly moved into home, per KFVS-TV.

The American Red Cross of Missouri is assessing the damage in Bollinger and Scott counties and said anyone in that area with significant damage could seek shelter at Marble Hill Baptist Church, at 502 Broadway St., Marble Hill.

The National Weather Service predicted flash floods a few days prior stating that "heat and humidity continues to smother the South. Severe storms and locally heavy rain will be possible in the Mid Missouri Valley, Upper Midwest/Great Lakes, and in the Southeast."

The flooding that came on Monday led to several water rescues, AP reported. It also closed down multiple roads including sections of the major highway US 67.

Up to 6 feet of water was flowing in some areas. No missing persons or deaths were reported, per KFVS-TV.