Aug 5, 2008
A cluster of severe thunderstorms developed along a west to east oriented cold front during the evening of 5 August. Several observations of large hail and damaging winds occurred from these storms. Nearly five inches of rain fell over a rural area along the Phelps and Maries county line. This excessive rain caused significant flash flooding in this area.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 115691). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Laclede County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.