Insider Blog: Continued heavy rainfall makes flash flooding a potential risk

Insider Blog: Continued heavy rainfall makes flash flooding a potential risk

As persistent rain has fallen over the last several days and is expected to continue tomorrow, the potential for flash flooding is becoming an increasing concern. A consistent heavy rain brought nearly 1.5" of accumulation in Columbia yesterday, with Sanborn Field at the University of Missouri reporting 1.39" of rainfall, and Columbia Regional Airport reporting 1.37" of accumulation. Most of the region saw at least half an inch of rainfall. Flas…