Apr 3, 1999
The worst flooding in Madison County history struck the morning of April 3, 1999. Rainfall of 6 to 10 inches fell primarily during a 2 hour period resulting in flash flooding throughout the county. The county was declared a Federal Disaster Area. At least 200 homes were either destroyed or suffered major damage as did about 30 businesses. Numerous livestock were also killed in the rural areas of the county. The city of Fredericktown was hard hit as Saline Creek, which normally has only a trickle
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5698500). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Madison County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.