Missouri, 1997

Flood in Missouri, August 20, 1997

August 20, 1997 · NWS EAX · 1 event in 1 county or zone

Minor flooding occurred along the South Grand River near Urich, Missouri as a result of heavy rain in the 19th.South Grand RiverUrich, MOFlood Stage 24 ftAbove Flood Stage 8/20Crest Estimated 24.5 ft

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
1

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What happened

The episode as NWS EAX wrote it up.

Minor flooding occurred along the South Grand River near Urich, Missouri as a result of heavy rain in the 19th.South Grand RiverUrich, MOFlood Stage 24 ftAbove Flood Stage 8/20Crest Estimated 24.5 ft

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Event by event

1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flood, Henry

When
August 20, 12:00 AM CST to 11:59 PM CST
Where
Henry forecast zone
Coordinates
38.385, -93.793 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

What these are

Flood
Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5586184.