Mar 19, 2002
A heavy rainfall event developed the morning of March 19th, and continued through the overnight hours of March 20th. Bands of rainfall produced between two and four inches over portions of south central Missouri during an 18 to 24 hour period. The ground was already wet due to recent heavy rainfall, and with the addition of another two to four inches, widespread flooding developed. Numerous low water crossings were impassable, and major roadways were closed due to the high water. Even though the
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5286176). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Oregon County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.