Jul 26, 1998
A series of thunderstorm complexes over central and south central Missouri produced widespread flooding. Cooperative weather stations reported over 8 inches of rain at Versailles (Morgan County), Rolla (Phelps County, and Salem (Dent County). Flooding caused widespread damage to roads and low water crossings and bridges. The Missouri Governor declared a state of emergency for several counties in central Missouri including Benton, Dent, Maries, Miller, Morgan, Phelps, and Shannon. In Miller Count
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5662764). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Miller County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.