Flash Flood in Shelby County, Missouri

Flash Flood June 11, 2026 · Shelby County, Missouri

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain caused flooding over roadways at Missouri 151 and County Road 406 as well as Highway K at Leonard and 1st Street and King Street in Bethel. The Black Creek also rose out of its banks and flooded Highway K near Shelbyville and Highway 209 at Hagers Grove, closing both roads. Finally, the North Fork of the Salt River flooded and closed Highway N.

The wider storm

During the afternoon of June 11th, a QLCS moved through northeast Missouri. Despite it being relatively progressive in nature, efficient rainfall allowed the thunderstorms to cause flash flooding in Shelby and Marion counties.

Began near Bethel (39.9000, -92.0200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1334169. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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