Flash Flood — Webster, Missouri

2024-06-09 · near Elkland, Webster, Missouri

$2.0M

Property damage

Event narrative

A significant flooding event occurred during the early morning hours of June 9th. Between 5-8 inches of rainfall fell across Webster County which caused the Pomme De Terre River, James River, Niangua River, Finley River, Gasconade River its tributaries to flood. There were damages to county bridges and roads which were estimated to be around 2 million dollars.

Wider weather episode

Two rounds of thunderstorms affected the Missouri Ozarks beginning on the evening of June 8th and continued through the morning of June 9th. Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds occurred with both rounds. Significant flash flooding occurred overnight where 3-6 inches of rainfall occurred. Numerous water rescues occurred.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1190954. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.