May 1, 1996
The Mississippi River was above flood stage all month at Thebes. It crested there at 40.5 feet on May 17, which is 7.5 feet over flood stage. The main effects were several closed roads and many acres of flooded crops. Flooding was widespread in the low-lying areas around Cache and Miller City. Very few homes were threatened by the rising water. Although crop damage estimates were not yet available, property damage was minimal.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5554984). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Jackson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.