Missouri
Remnant tropical cyclones can move into the state which originate in either the Pacific or Atlantic hurricane basins. Tropical Storm Erin reintensified over Oklahoma leading to heavy rainfall in that state. As the system moved eastward, its surface low quickly dissipated. However, its mid-level circulation remained robust, leading to a burst of heavy rainfall across Missouri exceeding 10 inches (250 mm) in isolated spots, which became the wettest tropical cyclone remnant on record for the state.
| Wettest tropical cyclone remnants in Missouri |
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| Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref | ||
| Rank | mm | in | |||
| 1 | 302.8 | 11.94 | Erin 2007 | Miller | |
| 2 | 291.6 | 11.48 | Bertha 1957 | Kennett | |
| 3 | 258.1 | 10.16 | Audrey 1957 | Hermann | |
| 4 | 249.4 | 9.82 | Paine 1986 | Truman Dam & Reservoir | |
| 5 | 237.2 | 9.34 | Carla 1961 | Condordia | |
| 6 | 231.1 | 9.10 | Frances 1998 | Odessa 4 SE | |
| 7 | 230.1 | 9.06 | Gustav 2008 | Alley Spring/Jack Fork | |
| 8 | 186.7 | 7.35 | Tico 1983 | Appleton City | |
| 9 | 168.4 | 6.63 | Waldo 1985 | Polo | |
| 10 | 166.9 | 6.57 | Chris 1982 | Reynolds | |
Read more about this topic: List Of Wettest Tropical Cyclones In The United States
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