Significant Flooding - June 18th-19th, 2015

Overview

The remains of Tropical Storm Bill moved across southeastern Kansas and southern Missouri on June 18th and 19th. This very slow moving system brought significant amounts of rain to the region, with the heaviest band of rain falling along and just south of Interstate 44. Amounts between 5 and 8 inches fell across southeastern Greene, Christian, Webster, Wright and Laclede Counties, resulting in major to record flooding along the James River. Flood waters reached an unoffical record of 22.2' upstream of Lake Springfield, resulting in the temporary closure of portions of the U.S. 60/65 interchange southeast of Springfield. Significant flooding was noted all along the river between Springfield and Table Rock Lake.

Along with significant river flooding, numerous low water crossings flooded across southern Missouri. At least half a dozen swift water rescues were performed across the Ozarks during this event.

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