What parts of Missouri are flooded?
The areas of record flooding extended well upstream of both the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers within Missouri, including western Illinois, western Wisconsin, southern Minnesota, southeastern South Dakota, eastern Nebraska, and much of Kansas, Missouri and Iowa.
Why is I 29 closed in Missouri?
(ANDREW COUNTY, Mo.) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has closed down part of Interstate 29 in Andrew County due to a construction crane that may tip over due to flash flooding. MSHP adds that I-29 in Holt County is closed from the 84 mile marker to the 92 mile marker due to flooding.
Is Hwy 47 closed in Missouri?
New Bridge Opens to Traffic (December 2018) – The new Route 47 Missouri River bridge is now open to traffic. The eastern portion of the path, between the bridge and the sand plant, closed in September 2016 and will remain closed until mid-2019.
Does it flood in Missouri?
Flooding is the deadliest severe weather hazard in Missouri, with the vast majority of fatalities occurring during flash flooding and affecting people who had been in vehicles. From 2015 through 2019, 40 of Missouri’s 50 flooding deaths – 80 percent – were people who had been in vehicles.
What are the current flood conditions in Missouri?
Deer and other wildlife may be driven into the open and forced to cross highways to escape rising waters. The Traveler Information Map shows current road conditions across Missouri including flooding locations. How do I prepare for a flood?
What to do if your road is flooded in Missouri?
Road beds may be washed out under flood waters. Turn Around: Never drive around barriers that warn you the road is flooded – turn around and find another route. If your route is blocked by barricades, find another route. Barricades are put up by state or local officials to protect travelers from unsafe roads.
What happens to your car in a flood?
Driving around them can be a serious risk. The road may be washed out below the water surface. Your vehicle may stall or get stuck in the water, and then get pushed off the road. Once off the road, vehicles often start to roll, making escape difficult or impossible.
Why are There barricades on the road in Missouri?
Barricades are put up by state or local officials to protect travelers from unsafe roads. Driving around them can be a serious risk. The road may be washed out below the water surface. Your vehicle may stall or get stuck in the water, and then get pushed off the road.
