Flash Flood — Ste. Genevieve, Missouri

2018-08-09 · near Womack, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri

Event narrative

Up to five inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding. Coldwater and Alexander Creeks were well above bankfull, flooding nearby roadways.

Wider weather episode

Storms trained across southeastern portions of Missouri with several rounds of heavy rain. This produced flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 783288. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.