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Flash Flood — Madison, MO

Jul 7, 2025

Showers and thunderstorms initiated along and ahead of a quasi-stationary boundary during the afternoon of July 7th. The environment was characterized by high moisture and instability and weak shear, leading to gusty winds being the primary threat for the day. Thunderstorms overperformed, producing isolated wind damage and flash flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1272895). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Madison, MO

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

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