Flash Flood in Madison County, Missouri

Flash Flood August 3, 2023 · Madison County, Missouri

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Isolated flash flooding occurred across eastern portions of Madison County. One to two inches of rain fell during the evening hours of August 2nd. Then a second round occurred during the early morning hours of August 3rd with an additional 2 to 3 inches. This caused Saline Creek to rise well above it's banks flooding several roads near it, including State Route Z.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Stringtown (37.5710, -90.3077).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1146005. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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