May 1, 2013
The Mississippi and Ohio Rivers remained above flood stage from April well into May. Heavy rainfall in the Missouri and upper Mississippi Valleys sent the Mississippi River well above flood stage. The Ohio River remained above flood stage due to frequent moderate rainfall events.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 449405). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Alexander County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.