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Flash Flood — Howell, MO

Apr 13, 2022

Another round of storms with heavy rainfall moved into the region ahead of a cold front from the early morning through the early afternoon hours. The most notable flooding occurred at Roaring River State Park, where over three inches of rain caused the Roaring River to rise over 6 feet within a two-hour period. Evacuations were conducted with over 30 people moved from the campground near the river. Other reports of flooding were received along and south of interstate 44 where numerous low water

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1019100). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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