Flood in Reynolds County, Missouri
Flood November 17, 2015 – November 18, 2015 · Reynolds County, Missouri
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
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.
The wider storm
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.
Began near Martinsburg (37.1112, -90.7704).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 607243. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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