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Flash Flood — Wayne, MO

Jul 3, 2024

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

Storms moved through Southeast Missouri during the late afternoon and early evening hours as a cold front crossed the region. A couple storms produced wind damage. Effective bulk shear was 30-35 kts while MLCAPE was 3000-4000 J/kg ahead of the front. PW values were very high, up to 2.4 inches, allowing for very high rainfall rates. Flash flooding occurred in Williamsville, which received a radar estimated 4 inches of rain.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1202918). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Wayne, MO

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

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