Flash Flood — Ralls, Missouri

2020-05-24 · near New London, Ralls, Missouri

Event narrative

Up to 3 inches of rain fell in about a two hour period over portions of Ralls County causing flash flooding. Highway F, just north of intersection with Highway C, was flooded where it crosses over Spencer Creek. Also, Highway 19 between Perry and Center was closed due to flooding.

Wider weather episode

As a weak low pressure system moved northeast through the region, some severe convection developed. Some of the storms produced damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 887457. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.