Flash Flood — Lawrence, Missouri

2007-08-20 · near Miller, Lawrence, Missouri

$2.5M

Property damage

Event narrative

Volunteer observations near the community of Miller measured nearly 12 inches of rain during the early morning hours as the remnants of Tropical Storm Erin passed over the county. Very serious flash flooding resulted in numerous water rescues across northern sections of the county. Several roads and low water bridges were washed out.

Wider weather episode

The remnants of Tropical Storm Erin produced significant flash flooding along a line from northern Jasper County to northern Laclede County. Numerous roads were washed out across Lawrence, Greene, Polk, Dallas, and Webster counties. This prompted several water rescues. One man was killed in Laclede County as he attempted to cross a section of a road that had been washed out from flood water.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 54041. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.