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Flash Flood — Crawford, MO

Jul 26, 1998

Rainfall close to 6 inches caused widespread flooding across the county. Numerous roads were closed much of the day. Many roads and bridges were damaged from the runoff from the heavy rain. The Department of Natural Resources reported that Onondaga Cave State Park suffered significant damage from the rain as well.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5663287). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Crawford, MO

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