Flash Flood in Lincoln County, Missouri

Flash Flood July 20, 2025 – July 21, 2025 · Lincoln County, Missouri

$5.0M

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain resulted in 42 water rescues in Lincoln County. The only official report of a road closure was MO-79 at Brownsmill Road where swift moving floodwater was reported. In Elsberry, 50 homes and 20 to 30 businesses were affected by the flooding, and a state of emergency was declared.

The wider storm

During the night of July 26th-July 27th, moisture convergence along a low-level jet spurred convection in eastern Missouri. This convection developed in an environment primed for efficient and heavy rainfall. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms trained over Lincoln County, producing flash flooding mainly in Elsberry where a state of emergency was declared. In all, there were 42 water rescues and 70 to 80 homes and businesses were affected. Cost estimates were upward of $5 million.

Began near Apex (39.1262, -90.8211).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1278127. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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