Flash Flood — Moniteau, Missouri

2023-08-02 to 2023-08-03 · near Enon, Moniteau, Missouri

Event narrative

Up to seven inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding across the southern portions of Moniteau County. Several roads in and around High Point were flooded, including Highways 87 and C and State Route CC.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed over central Missouri during the early evening hours. They moved east/southeast through the overnight hours. Numerous large hail and damaging wind reports were received. During the late evening through overnight hours, widespread heavy rain fell causing flash flooding. There was fairly widespread 1-3 rainfall totals, with isolated 6-8+ in central Missouri and south-central Illinois.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1145989. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.