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Flash Flood — Hickory, MO

Jun 9, 2024

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

Two rounds of thunderstorms affected the Missouri Ozarks beginning on the evening of June 8th and continued through the morning of June 9th. Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds occurred with both rounds. Significant flash flooding occurred overnight where 3-6 inches of rainfall occurred. Numerous water rescues occurred.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1178882). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Hickory, MO

This event is one of many recorded floods in Hickory County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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