Bull Creek, MO · Taney County

Mold Inspection Bull Creek, MO.

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Why moisture builds up in Bull Creek homes

Water nearby: Bull Creek has its headwaters on the south edge of the Springfield Plateau and enters Lake Taneycomo and the White River just southwest of Rockaway Beach.

Flood history: Flash flooding from Bull Creek on April 30, 2017 damaged an entire mobile home park along Highway F; residents recalled an earlier flood in 2015.

Setting: Bull Creek sits on the northeast side of the Bull Creek floodplain.

Missouri summers are hot and humid. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put average yearly precipitation at Springfield 44.7 inches, Poplar Bluff 50.8 inches. Warm, damp air is what lets mold take hold in attics, crawlspaces and bathrooms.

In pictures

Where moisture and mold hide.

Illustrative photos of the kinds of homes and conditions found in this area.

Dirt crawlspace with a torn plastic vapor barrier, lit by a flashlight beam

Dirt crawlspace with a torn plastic vapor barrier, lit by a work light

Damp soil and puddled water under floor joists, lit by a flashlight beam

Damp soil and puddled water under floor joists, lit by a work light

Sagging fiberglass insulation between crawlspace joists, lit by a flashlight beam

Sagging fiberglass insulation between crawlspace joists, lit by a work light

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Questions

Common questions.

What happened in the April 2017 flood?

Bull Creek flooded fast on April 30, 2017, and the water went down almost as quickly as it rose. Residents called it the worst flooding they had experienced.

Why is mold common in southern Missouri homes?

Southern Missouri has humid summers and about 45 to 50 inches of precipitation a year, based on NOAA normals for Springfield and West Plains. EPA advises keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50 percent. Basements, crawlspaces and bathrooms are where moisture tends to collect.

Why do crawlspaces and basements matter in Missouri houses?

EPA notes that crawl spaces with high humidity are common sites of hidden mold growth, especially over bare soil. Missouri summers are humid, so foundation moisture is a frequent buyer concern. EPA also advises grading the ground away from the foundation so it does not stay wet.

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