Description: This report examines weather conditions for high temperature, drought conditions, and late in the year tornadoes that are extreme in an historical context.

Description: In the early morning of July 26, 2022, an extreme precipitation event hit St. Louis, leading to a new all-time record for daily precipitation and widespread flash flooding in the metro area, with one fatality reported so far. Government officials at the state, county, and city levels declared states of emergency, allowing affected residents and business to access assistance and resources. Several roads and Metrolink stations were submerged and impassable. Metrolink damage is estimated at $18-20 million, with some stations expected to be shut down for two weeks.