Aug 2, 2023
Thunderstorms developed over central Missouri during the early evening hours. They moved east/southeast through the overnight hours. Numerous large hail and damaging wind reports were received. During the late evening through overnight hours, widespread heavy rain fell causing flash flooding. There was fairly widespread 1-3 rainfall totals, with isolated 6-8+ in central Missouri and south-central Illinois.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1145989). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Moniteau County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.