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Flash Flood — Scotland, MO

Jun 28, 2021

Early on the 28th, showers and thunderstorms developed in an anomalously moist environment, with precipitable water values reaching up to 2 inches. One large storm developed, producing very heavy rainfall in Scotland and Clark Counties, eventually dying off as it continued to move east. This storm dropped upwards to 3 inches or more, which led to flash flooding in mainly rural area. Roads were washed out with several inches of water, making them impassable.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 957990). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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