Flood Resources

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Flooding hits entire communities

MU Extension can help you find resources on myriad flood-related issues.

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Flooding in Missouri

Flooding remains the deadliest weather-related natural disaster in Missouri. Floods can occur from heavy rainfall, overflowing rivers, broken dams or levees or backed-up urban drainage basins.

The USGS Flood Information website shows the areas of Missouri where a flood currently exists. This map, coupled with MU Extension resources outlined below, provides tools to stay safe and prepared. Go to MU Extension's news and articles for the latest updates on flooding.

Explore our publications to find information on topics ranging from disaster supply kits to financial recovery plans. Our resources collection provides access to additional expertise, including knowledgeable advice on what to do as you return to a farm that has been flooded.

Please contact one of our experts at the bottom of this page if you have questions.

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Food safety after flooding

Published: Wednesday, July 27, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Floods can devastate property and have lasting effects on a community. In the aftermath, people might not think about the consequences flooding can have on food. Floodwater often contains sewage or animal waste that could ...

Published: Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Editors: With a flash flood watch in effect for parts of Missouri, these ready-to-publish news releases may be of interest to your readers:Be prepared for flooded roadsFood safety after floodingFirst aid for leaky basementsReducing flood damage to ...

Rain, heat increase risk of ponding

Published: Wednesday, May 4, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Predicted temperatures in the low 90s the week of May 8 combined with intense or recurrent rainfall could result in damage to corn and soybean crops from ponding, saturated soils and flooding, says University of Missouri Extension ...

Mother Nature's drenchings damage crops

Published: Friday, July 2, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mother Nature has not been kind to Missouri agriculture in 2021, says University of Missouri Extension soybean specialist Bill Wiebold.Spring rains delayed corn and soybean planting well beyond the best date for yield, says Wiebold. ...

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Controlling Rodents After a Flood

Publication date: Oct. 5, 2022

Robert A. PierceExtension Fish and Wildlife SpecialistFlooding displaces many rodents from their natural habitat. As a result, these animals are seeking areas that can provide food and shelter, such as homes, sheds, barns and other ...

Controlling Snakes After a Storm or Flood

Publication date: Oct. 5, 2022

Robert A. PierceExtension Fish and Wildlife SpecialistSnakes often become displaced after a storm or flooding event. As a result, many of these animals are seeking shelter and food in areas close to people. These areas, out of the way of high water, ...

Corn and Soybean Replant Decisions

Publication date: June 1, 2022

William WieboldProfessor EmeritusPlant Science and Technology ExtensionRay MasseyProfessorAgricultural Business and Policy ExtensionDeciding whether to replant a sparse stand is one of the more difficult decisions a corn or soybean grower will face. ...

Resources for Your Flooded Home

Publication date: April 21, 2022

Cleaning up after a flood takes special care. Families returning to their flooded homes should exercise caution before and during the cleanup process. To help you get your life and home back to normal, download this PDF.ContentsSteps toward ...

Safe Drinking Water in an Emergency

Publication date: April 5, 2022

Reviewed by Conne BurnhamEmergency Management SpecialistFire and Rescue Training InstituteYou and your family can survive for several days without food, but only a short time without water. Disasters can often cause us to question the safety of our ...

Disaster Supplies Kit

Publication date: April 21, 2022

Reviewed by MU ExtensionProduced by the American Red CrossReproduced with permissionWhat kind of container?What should I put my family’s disaster supplies kit in? Disaster Supplies kits can be large or small depending on how many persons you ...

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