May 17, 2001
Significant street flooding occurred in both Monett and Purdy. Numerous streets turned into rivers. The water was so deep at Eisenhower Street and Highway 60, that large barrels full of metal shavings floated down the major routes. Kelly Creek shot up to within two feet of overrunning its banks at the Marshall Trailer Park. It prompted the Police Department to activate the flood alert and prepare for an evacuation. Three people had to be rescued from their cars in Monett, however no injuries wer
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5247266). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Barry County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.