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Flood — Hickory, MO

Apr 3, 2015

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

A cold front and associated upper level trough moved through the Missouri Ozarks region. Severe storms with some supercells developed and moved through the Missouri Ozarks with damaging winds, large hail, and several tornadoes were reported. Heavy rainfall and training of storms lead to minor flooding and flash flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 561904). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Hickory, MO

This event is one of many recorded floods in Hickory County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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