Flood in Warren County, Missouri

Flood April 4, 2025 · Warren County, Missouri

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A member of the public measured 1.32 inches having fallen 1 mile southwest of Warrenton just before reports of flooding started coming in. All reports came from the emergency manager and all locations listed typically flood when heavy rain falls. Spots include: Highway O at Walnut Crest, Highway F at South Stracks Church Road, Schreckengast Road at Cedar Lake Cellars, and Highway J at BMC Stone Quarry.

The wider storm

A stationary front over southern Missouri along with ample mid-level forcing, moisture, and efficient rain processes resulted in flooding across portions of east-central and southeast Missouri. Numerous roads across the St. Louis metropolitan area were impassable due to the heavy rainfall.

Began near Wright City (38.8702, -90.9672).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1242908. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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