Flood — Reynolds, Missouri

2015-11-17 to 2015-11-18 · near Martinsburg, Reynolds, Missouri

Event narrative

Up to 6 inches of rain fell over two days in Reynolds County. This caused streams, creeks and low water crossings to flood. Two men drown while trying to cross low water crossings. A 49 year old man was in his truck on County Road 814, just south of Highway J. He crossed Brushy Creek, which was well over the crossing, and was swept down stream towards the Black River. His body was located the next day. Another man, age 40, tried to cross a low water crossing in his vehicle on County Road 510, just west of Clearwater Lake. His body and vehicle were swept down stream. Both incidents occurred between 2 am and 3 am Wednesday morning, November 18th.

Wider weather episode

Several rounds of heavy rain fell across the region. Between 3 and 6 inches fell over two days. Numerous creeks and low water crossings were flooded.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 607243. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.