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Flood — Cole, MO

May 8, 2007

Very heavy rain across Nebraska, Kansas and Northwest Missouri resulted in flooding along the Missouri River. The river crested from 4 to 9 feet over flood stage at various points from Jefferson City to St. Charles, MO. Damage was minimal. The primary flooding was to farmland and roads along the river. Some riverfront parks were also flooded.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 35715). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Cole, MO

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