Jun 1, 2020
A series of heavy rainfall events in mid and late May caused the Mississippi River to rise above flood stage. The flooding was minor, consisting of flooded fields, low-lying access roads, and some riverside parkland. Some minor crop damage likely occurred. The river fell back below flood stage during the early to mid parts of June.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 899388). 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.