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Flash Flood — Cole, MO

Jul 30, 2020

An area of low pressure centered over south central Illinois dragged a weak cold front slowly south through the forecast area. Widespread convection developed along the Missouri River in central Missouri, dumping up to 4 inches of rain over a three hour period causing isolated flash flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 911083). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Cole, MO

This event is one of many recorded floods in Cole County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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