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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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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 ...

Disaster Supplies Kit

Publication date: April 21, 2022

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 have to gather supplies for in your household.  Remember that for your home disaster supplies kit you should ...

Caring for Flooded Lawns

Publication date: March 18, 2022

Reviewed by Manoj ChhetriMU Extension Horticulture Field SpecialistKaren KerkhoffArea Horticulture SpecialistDavid D. MinnerState Turfgrass Specialist, Department of HorticultureOnce the flood waters have receded and the homes are recovered, it will ...

Financial Recovery and Risk Management

Publication date: Sept. 27, 2018

As you attempt to restore your life and home after a disaster, you will face many decisions. In many cases, the decisions will involve large investments. Naturally, you will want to recover as much as possible through your homeowners insurance ...

Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms

Publication date: May 1, 2017

The devastating tornadoes that have hit Missouri in recent years have caused many Missourians to take a closer look at their vulnerability to nature's wrath and to make better preparations for surviving future storms.Having a shelter or a safe room ...

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