Major flooding of the Mississippi River was due to excessive rainfall in the upper portions of the river basin. Illinois recorded its wettest June on record. June was also in the top five wettest months on record for Illinois.

Flood in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
From 09-JUN-15 13:00:00 to 30-JUN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULF JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding of the Mississippi River occurred. At the Cape Girardeau river gage, the river crested at 42.88 feet on the 23rd. Flood stage is 32 feet. This was comparable to the flood of early July, 2008. Over 100,000 acres were flooded. A few flood gates were closed in the Cape Girardeau floodwall. The combination of the floodwall and pumping stations prevents downtown Cape Girardeau from flooding during major floods. Highway 177 was closed at the northern city limits of Cape Girardeau, but a motorist disregarded the closure and stalled in the water. Emergency crews rescued the driver, who was not injured. Several other county roads were closed, including County Roads 525 and 535. Facilities at riverfront parks were closed, including the campground at Trail of Tears State Park. Near Dutchtown, a makeshift levee was built along Highway 74 to try to stop backwater flooding of the Mississippi River diversion channel. Most residents of Dutchtown have accepted a government buyout of their property, leaving only a few permanent residents behind. Across the county, flood risk reduction measures that were installed after the massive flood of 2011 helped mitigate damage. Personnel from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were assessing the effectiveness of these measures, which included trenches and relief wells. The Corps of Engineers conducted daily inspections of levees for seepage and other problems. The flooding continued into July.

Flood in PERRY, MISSOURI
From 09-JUN-15 13:00:00 to 30-JUN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WITTENBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Major flooding occurred along the Mississippi River. Residents of the small community of Wittenberg along the river were forced to evacuate or use boats to reach their property. Most houses along the river have been abandoned after being repeatedly flooded over the years. Railroad tracks near Wittenberg were undermined by heavy rains draining into the river, but the tracks were not damaged. The flooding continued into July.

Flood in SCOTT, MISSOURI
From 09-JUN-15 13:00:00 to 30-JUN-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMMERCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Major flooding of the Mississippi River occurred. Three homes on Scott County Road 308 alongside the Mississippi River were underwater, with up to a foot of water covering the first floor. Over 100,000 acres of fields were flooded, including lots of cropland. The primary effect on residents near the river was difficult access due to flooded roads. Access to the small community of Commerce was affected. Flood risk reduction measures that were installed after the massive flood of 2011 helped mitigate damage. Personnel from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were assessing the effectiveness of these measures, which included trenches and relief wells. The Corps of Engineers conducted daily inspections of levees for seepage and other problems. The flooding continued into July.