Flash Flood — Wayne, Missouri

2024-07-08 · near Piedmont, Wayne, Missouri

Event narrative

Street flooding occurred in Piedmont with water levels up to truck bumpers and substantial ponding of water in fields and yards. Radar estimated 3-hour rainfall totals were 2-3 inches with around 2 inches of rainfall occurring between 1200-1300CST.

Wider weather episode

Convection developed during the afternoon of the 8th with activity most widespread between 1200-1700CST. PW values of 2-2.25 inches, bolstered by moisture from Hurricane Beryl to the southwest, resulted in torrential rainfall rates that produced isolated flooding issues. Additionally, a landspout formed south of I-57 in Mississippi County, reported via several photos and videos. Effective bulk shear was roughly 30 kts during the afternoon while MLCAPE was up to 2000 J/kg.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1203027. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.