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Flood — Lafayette, MO

May 21, 2019

A line of generally sub-severe thunderstorms moved through the region during the early morning hours on May 21. These storms didn't produce any severe winds or hail, but as they moved east wake low winds produced damage consisting of several tree limbs down as well as power lines and power poles. The storms then went on to produce torrential rains which caused areas of flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 831303). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Lafayette, MO

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