Jan 25, 2021
Widespread rain with embedded thunderstorms trained over the region as moisture overran a warm front along the Arkansas border. Accumulations over two inches occurred over central and southwest Missouri, with isolated accumulations of three inches in Douglas County. Numerous low water crossings were flooded leading to road closures along state routes. One water rescue occurred on Highway YY near Norwood in Douglas County.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 939297). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Polk County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.