Flash Flood — Webster, Missouri

2015-07-07 · near Olga, Webster, Missouri

$3.0M

Property damage

Event narrative

State Route Z at Finley Creek was flooded and closed. This storm report will contain the overall flood damage estimates across Webster County for this storm event. There were several episodes and heavy rainfall events which led to a compound affect to the flooding damage. Numerous roads, bridges, and low water crossings were heavily damaged.

Wider weather episode

A stalled frontal boundary in the area developed multiple rounds of thunderstorms which led to flash flooding. There were a few flash flood emergencies due to the catastrophic nature of the flash floods. There were several reports of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 579593. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.