Storms Trigger Flooding All Across Missouri this Week
It's been a rainy season here at the Lake of the Ozarks, the headquarters of Big Bags USA® . The latest set of storms rolled in this past Sunday and hit hard on Wednesday. The flood gates at Bagnell Dam opened yesterday as the Lake reached full pool. The Lake area isn't the only place experiencing this crazy weather though, flooding is occurring all across the state this week! Don't get caught unprepared in a dangerous flooding situation, have Big Bags USA® flood barriers on hand!
The Bagnell Dam flood gates opened shortly after 10 AM Wednesday, July 1. Action was taken in anticipation of more heavy rain throughout the day Wednesday and Thursday. The Osage River was expected to rise about 4 feet from the additional water of the Lake. Full pool for the Lake of the Ozarks is considered 660 feet above sea level and as of midnight Tuesday, it was at 660.83. Flood warnings have been issued for most of the Lake area through Friday morning. However, weather forecasts are calling for the possibility of rain into next week.
Truman Lake, which feeds into both Lake of the Ozarks and the Osage River was at 716.83 at midnight Tuesday. The normal level for Truman Lake is 706 feet above sea level. A tornado warning was issued for Benton County and the National Weather Service observed a possible damage path through Warsaw. There were also water rescues ongoing before midnight with water getting into homes.
In Columbia, several water rescues were necessary after heavy rain caused flash flooding. Walmart on Grindstone Pkwy. in Columbia was closed due to flooding and damaged skylights Wednesday night. MoDOT was dispatched after 5-6 inches of water was rushing over I-70 at mile marker 130. In Sedalia, power poles were blown down over Highway B and 17 roads were completely covered in water. A radio station was flooded and had to go off the air. Over 50 vehicles were stranded in town due to flooding. Also in Pettis County, 5-6 inches of water was moving over the roadway.
A strong storm swept across Missouri overnight, with torrential downpour and 2 apparent tornadoes that caused damage in the Kansas City area. Thunderstorms brought flooding and downed power lines in Lee's Summit. Flash flooding was reported in Lee's Summit, Cass County and Pettis County.
Heavy rains in Missouri triggered flash floods and forced residents out of their homes overnight in Festus, MO, south of St. Louis. Doppler showed some areas had up to 5 inches of rain overnight, impacting many of the smaller streams in the area. There were several water rescues and evacuations in Jefferson County, including Mercy Jefferson Hospital. Street flooding effected many areas including St. Charles and Bridgeton. Metro had to bus train passengers between Grand and Civic Center stations due to flooding near Union Station MetroLink Station. Baseball fans at Busch Stadium were told to seek shelter inside the stadium.
Big Bags USA® is here to help communities across the state, and the country for that matter, with their flood preparation. Our patented flood barrier systems provide lightning fast flood protection at a fraction of the cost typically associated with rapid deployed systems. Whether used to protect your house or to divert water from roadways, Big Bags USA® can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the cost of other flood mitigation solutions. Contact us today at 800-337-0537 for more information!
Lake of the Ozarks
The Bagnell Dam flood gates opened shortly after 10 AM Wednesday, July 1. Action was taken in anticipation of more heavy rain throughout the day Wednesday and Thursday. The Osage River was expected to rise about 4 feet from the additional water of the Lake. Full pool for the Lake of the Ozarks is considered 660 feet above sea level and as of midnight Tuesday, it was at 660.83. Flood warnings have been issued for most of the Lake area through Friday morning. However, weather forecasts are calling for the possibility of rain into next week.
Truman Lake
Truman Lake, which feeds into both Lake of the Ozarks and the Osage River was at 716.83 at midnight Tuesday. The normal level for Truman Lake is 706 feet above sea level. A tornado warning was issued for Benton County and the National Weather Service observed a possible damage path through Warsaw. There were also water rescues ongoing before midnight with water getting into homes.
Columbia and Sedalia
In Columbia, several water rescues were necessary after heavy rain caused flash flooding. Walmart on Grindstone Pkwy. in Columbia was closed due to flooding and damaged skylights Wednesday night. MoDOT was dispatched after 5-6 inches of water was rushing over I-70 at mile marker 130. In Sedalia, power poles were blown down over Highway B and 17 roads were completely covered in water. A radio station was flooded and had to go off the air. Over 50 vehicles were stranded in town due to flooding. Also in Pettis County, 5-6 inches of water was moving over the roadway.
Kansas City
A strong storm swept across Missouri overnight, with torrential downpour and 2 apparent tornadoes that caused damage in the Kansas City area. Thunderstorms brought flooding and downed power lines in Lee's Summit. Flash flooding was reported in Lee's Summit, Cass County and Pettis County.
St. Louis
Heavy rains in Missouri triggered flash floods and forced residents out of their homes overnight in Festus, MO, south of St. Louis. Doppler showed some areas had up to 5 inches of rain overnight, impacting many of the smaller streams in the area. There were several water rescues and evacuations in Jefferson County, including Mercy Jefferson Hospital. Street flooding effected many areas including St. Charles and Bridgeton. Metro had to bus train passengers between Grand and Civic Center stations due to flooding near Union Station MetroLink Station. Baseball fans at Busch Stadium were told to seek shelter inside the stadium.
Big Bags USA® is here to help communities across the state, and the country for that matter, with their flood preparation. Our patented flood barrier systems provide lightning fast flood protection at a fraction of the cost typically associated with rapid deployed systems. Whether used to protect your house or to divert water from roadways, Big Bags USA® can handle the highest demands at a fraction of the cost of other flood mitigation solutions. Contact us today at 800-337-0537 for more information!
If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please Call us Toll Free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.
If you have an immediate need for our systems, or have any questions for us, please Call us Toll Free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.
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