May 1, 1999
The Mississippi River was above the 32-foot flood stage at Cape Girardeau for almost the entire month. The primary crest of 37.8 feet occurred on the 10th, then the river fell below flood stage for a few days from the 15th to the 18th. The secondary crest of 34.4 feet occurred on the 28th. These levels resulted in minor to moderate flooding, which primarily affected bottomlands and adjacent roads, but no homes. The first floodgates are closed at a level of 35.6 feet at Cape Girardeau.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5693964). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Cape Girardeau County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.