Northern Missouri
Three rivers meet the land in Clark County
Clark County's eastern and northern edges follow the Mississippi and Des Moines rivers, with the Fox River inland, so flood-zone status is a real factor for buyers and varies parcel by parcel.
Clark County sits in Missouri’s far northeast corner. Water touches the land on more than one side. The Mississippi River forms part of the eastern edge. The Des Moines River runs along the north, toward the spot where Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois meet. The Fox River runs through the middle of the county. So low, flat land near rivers, called floodplain or bottomland, is a real part of the picture for rural property here. Flood-zone status can change from one parcel to the next. Even small creeks can flood, so don’t only check the big rivers. If you are buying or own land, look up the exact parcel’s flood-zone status at the FEMA Flood Map Service Center. Learn what flood risk and any protection apply to that address. Don’t assume the whole county is all safe or all at risk.
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