May 17, 2021
Abundant gulf moisture streamed northward across the central US in between high pressure over the mid Atlantic and low pressure over the southwest US. Heavy rainfall occurred over central and southwest Missouri from the evening of the 17th to the morning of the 18th. Rainfall accumulations of two to five inches led to flash flooding in Marionville and Verona in Lawrence County. Homes were flooded in Marionville and Highway 60 flooded. In Verona, five people had to be rescued off their roof. Addi
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 961471). 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.