Flash Flood in Ralls County, Missouri

Flash Flood July 3, 2020 · Ralls County, Missouri

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Up to three inches of rain caused flash flooding in and around the Spalding area. Water two to three feet deep was over Highway M about 3.5 miles west of U.S. Highway 61. Also, a vehicle was stuck in water up to 18 inches deep on Highway H just south of intersection with Highway A.

The wider storm

A detached lobe of vorticity drifted slowly south/southwestward across the region. Weak forcing associated with it combined with ample low-level moisture allowed showers and storms to develop. Some of the storms produced heavy rain and flash flooding.

Began near Center (39.5463, -91.5697).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 905775. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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