Aug 14, 2023
A large complex of thunderstorms moved slowly southeast across southeast Missouri into southwest Illinois, producing torrential downpours. The storms occurred south of a stationary front that extended from east central Missouri to southwest Indiana. A very moist low-level wind flow from the south-southwest fed plenty of moisture into the storms. Precipitable water values were up to 2.25 inches. A weak disturbance in the upper levels of the atmosphere over central Missouri moved east-southeast, h
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1126831). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Alexander County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.