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Flash Flood — Lincoln, MO

Jul 20, 2025

During the late evening and early morning hours of July 20th/21st, an MCS moved southeast through east-central Missouri. The front edge of the system produced very efficient and heavy rainfall, causing flash flood conditions quickly. This was exacerbated in portions of eastern Audrain County which received multiple rounds of this heavy rain.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1278097). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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