Flood in Lawrence, Missouri

A slow moving storm system caused heavy rain to occur across much of southern and central Missouri. This event followed quickly on the heels of a previous flood event that occurred from the 4th through the 6th of January, therefore soils were nearly saturated at the onset of the event. The lack of January vegetation also contributed to increased runoff and flooding. In Lawrence County, the primary areas that flooded were low water crossings and low lying areas. Significant flooding occurred at the intersection of County Roads 2130 and 1090 three miles west of Mt Vernon, where a 31 year old man was swept away from the raging flood waters. He was killed and found in his car the following morning.