Flash Flood — Washington, Missouri

2021-07-16 · near Anthonies Mill, Washington, Missouri

Event narrative

Up to 4 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time causing flash flooding. Several roads were flooded, especially around the Potosi area.

Wider weather episode

Training storms moved through portions of southeast Missouri and southwestern Illinois with up to 4 inches of rain in a short amount of time. There were several reports of flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 975423. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.