May 22, 2008
Thunderstorms developed on the nose of the low level jet overnight the 21st into the morning of the 22nd. The extremely moist airmass in place lead to efficiant rainfall producing thunderstorms. Local Doppler Radar rainfall estimates showed that four to six inches of rain had fallen across portions of Jackson, Jefferson, and Nemaha counties during the overnight hours. One report from a spotter in Whiting noted that eight inches of precipitation had fallen through the night. The heavy rain and as
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 99846). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Jackson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.