Douglas storm history

Heavy rainfall across portions of Douglas County caused Hunter Creek to rise quickly out of its banks during the late evening of April 30th and continued into May 1st. Nearly 7.00 inches of rain fall across portions of the Hunter Creek basin. A 59 year old male was camping in the…

Several reports of between 0.10 and 0.15 inches of ice accumulation were reported in and around Ava, with numerous accidents and slide-offs being reported. There was 1 indirect fatality reported near Ava.

A 52 year old man was attempting to move cattle to higher ground when he was swept into flood water by the South Spring Creek. This incident occurred near the community of Smallet.

A young man and woman died when their truck was washed off Highway EE at the North Fork of the White River. The flooded section of Highway EE was at the bottom of a hill at the river. The truck ran into the water and apparently stalled and then was washed off. One inch of rain oc…

Drought conditions improved across Morgan County by the end of November. The US Drought Monitor indicated that Abnormally Dry (D0) drought conditions remained at the end of the month after several rainfall events helped ease drought conditions below severe (D2) drought levels. Im…

Highway Y at Cowskin Creek was closed due to flooding. Additional county property damages were reported throughout the entire county, primarily to dirt roads and bridges. Damage cost estimates are a reflection of the county as a whole.

Social media report of softball size hail. An estimated 30 homes, from northern sections of Ava northward to the county line, suffered damage to roofs, windows and siding. Damage estimates of $32,000 per home occurred, with another 30 cars damaged as well including some that had …

Numerous homes and at least four businesses sustained severe flood damage across Douglas County. Numerous roads and bridges were severely damaged or washed away across the county. This report will contain the total dollar estimate for flood damage to infrastructure, businesses, a…

Sixty to 80 mph wind gusts swept across all of Douglas County causing widespread damage to trees, outbuildings, and power poles. Several shops, barns, and other farm related outbuildings were destroyed across the county. In Ava, damage mainly consisted of a few roofs that had min…

Though below the monthly average, timely rain fell across the region through the month. This allowed for drought improvements to Moderate (D1) drought by the end of the month. Impacts across the region were largely limited to larger scale agriculture. However, farm and stock pond…

Extreme (D3) drought developed across western portions of the county during the month. Conditions worsened through the month after limited rainfall during the month. The remainder of the county was impacted by Severe (D2) to Moderate (D1) drought conditions at the end of the mont…

Severe (D2) drought developed across southern portions of the county during the month. Conditions worsened through the month after a record dry August and continued limited rainfall during the month of September.

State Highway EE was closed due to flooding.

State Highway Y was closed due to flooding at Cowskin Creek.

State Highway U was closed due to flooding at Bryant Creek.

Route Y at Cowskin Creek was closed due to flooding.

Route U at Bryant Creek was closed due to flooding.

Storm total rainfall amount of 7.89 inches from May 23 through May 27.

Report of a tree down.

Report of a tree on the road.

Report of a tree down.

A tree was down on Highway C north of Skyline.

A tree was down across the road.

Report of quarter size hail.

Report of Golf Ball size hail.

Report of Golf Ball size hail.

Report of golf ball size hail.

Report of golf ball size hail.

Report of baseball size hail.

State Highway FF at Hunter Creek was flooded and impassable.

A large tree was reported down.

A large tree was reported down.

A tree was reported down blocking the road.

A small outbuilding was destroyed by high winds.

Multiple trees were reported down.

Route Y was closed from Frey Street to Highway Y265 with several low water areas underwater.

Route U was closed at Bryant Creek with high water flowing over the low water crossing.

Route U at Bryants Creek was flooded and impassable.

Route FF at Hunter Creek was closed due to flooding.

Route Y at Cowskin Creek was flooded and impassable.

Route FF at Hunter Creek was flooded and impassable.

Missouri Highway 95 was flooded at Bryant Creek.

Route EE at the North Fork River was flooded and impassable.

Quarter sized hail was reported.

Nickle sized hail was reported.

Quarter sized hail was reported by multiple spotters in the area.