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Officials prepare for continued rain, flash flooding in Mid-Missouri

June 27, 2021 6:16 PM Ben Fein

Boone County Fire officials say they’re ready for another week of storms and flash flooding as Mid-Missouri is still recovering from the latest round of storms.

Tracking a cool and wet week ahead

June 27, 2021 7:42 PM Chance Gotsch

Tonight: Throughout the evening, scattered showers and storms will continue to push through Mid-Missouri. During the early morning hours, storms will dissipate into showers. The overnight low will drop to 69 degrees. Tomorrow: We will see a break from the rain about mid-morning as we begin to warm up to the mid-80’s. By the early

Tracking storms today, more rain this week

June 27, 2021 4:03 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: Storms will move into the area from the south this morning, bringing chances for isolated flash flooding and high winds. These are expected to break apart briefly in the early afternoon before more rain later on. Temperatures will be similar to yesterday back in the mid to low 80s by the afternoon. TOMORROW: Rain

Crews work to repair damages left by latest round of storms

June 26, 2021 8:21 PM Ben Fein

Nelson’s Tree Service in Columbia has been working night and day to clean up debris left by trees in both homes and on roads after severe storms hit Mid-Missouri Friday.

Tracking scattered evening showers and more rain ahead

June 26, 2021 5:39 PM Chance Gotsch

Tonight: Scattered storms are beginning to pop up just to the east of Central Missouri. These scattered storms and showers will continue to grow westerly throughout Mid-Missouri. The biggest threat with these storms will be flooding as the ground is currently already saturated from the past two days of storms. As we get later into

WEATHER ALERT DAY: More storms Friday afternoon could add to flooding

June 23, 2021 4:37 PM Jessica Hafner

Another round of active weather is expected this afternoon.

Tracking more storms this weekend

June 26, 2021 5:03 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: Flooded areas will continue to be an issue. The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Watch until 7 AM Saturday morning. Our Weather Alert Day will expire at 10 AM. On and off rain showers and thunderstorms will continue throughout the day. Highs in the mid-80s. TONIGHT: Storms stick around overnight, keeping the

FRIDAY STORM UPDATES: Multiple water rescue reported in Jefferson City

June 25, 2021 4:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for storm updates in Mid-Missouri.

Severe weather threat still underway

June 25, 2021 7:56 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: Storms stick around overnight, keeping the flooding threat. Flash flooding will continue to pose a threat to a large portion of the viewing area. Lows will fall into the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Flooded areas will continue to be an issue. The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Watch until 10AM Saturday morning. Our

Flooded roadways in Columbia are resulting in longer response times for emergency teams

June 25, 2021 4:37 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA. Mo. (KMIZ) Brad Frazier with the Columbia Fire Department said his crews responded to five water rescues in a 90 minute period Friday morning, but the response time took a bit longer than expected. Frazier said not only are the commonly flooded roadways closed but roadways in different areas are flooded also. He said

Midway Golf and Games flooded; manager believes it will get worse with the next round of rainfall

June 25, 2021 3:08 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Golf courses at Midway Golf and Games are flooded with several feet of water. According to ABC 17’s viewer reports the Boone County area was hit with about five to six inches of rain causing severe flooding all over the county. The rain caused Perchie Creek and the Missouri River to overflow.

Tracking more rounds of storms today

June 25, 2021 2:39 AM Kevin Schneider

FRIDAY: More showers and thunderstorms will come and go throughout the day. Gusty winds and some large hail will be possible with any of them, but the flash flooding threat is the biggest concern. Another couple inches of rain will worsen already ongoing flooding problems. Where we can avoid the rain longer, south of HWY

Emergency management officials emphasize having a plan ahead of severe weather

June 25, 2021 12:17 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management says if dangerously high winds start to hit the area you need to have a safety plan. “The most important thing is to be prepared,” said Elizabeth Thompson, the planning and preparedness specialist for the Boone County Office of Emergency Management. “You want to

Boone County law enforcement warn of flooding risks ahead of heavy rainfall predictions

June 24, 2021 6:20 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is warning residents of risks of flooding ahead of rainfall predictions over the next 72 hours. Officials from OEM said while in contact with the St. Louis National Weather Service, they are forecasting four plus inches of rain for Boone County over the next 72-hour

Tracking more severe storms for Thursday evening

June 24, 2021 6:13 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: Another round of storms are bubbling up now and will slide southeast overnight. Damaging winds hail, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding look to be the biggest threats with this round. Lows will hold in the middle 70’s. For the latest on these storms throughout the evening, head over to our Insider Blog. TOMORROW: Stormy conditions will

Boone County Office of Emergency Management reminds residents about potential flooding of creeks and streams

June 24, 2021 3:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is working with the National Weather Service out of St. Louis, to remind residents about the potential flooding of area creeks and streams. Forecasters are predicting four-plus inches of rain over the next 72 hours. Due to that prediction, officials report there is a

Columbia Water and Light prepares for severe weather expected overnight

June 24, 2021 2:22 PM Ben Fein

Columbia Water and Light advised residents in a Facebook post Thursday that expected severe weather could cause power outages in Columbia.

TRACKING STORMS TODAY

June 24, 2021 12:57 PM Nate Splater

THURSDAY: Storms will settle down a little for the afternoon, but still count on some scattered showers. This break will help temperatures warm close to 90 with heat index up to 100 degrees. TONIGHT: Another round of storms will bubble up late tonight and slide south overnight. Damaging winds and large hail look to be the biggest

Tracking storms returning this morning

June 24, 2021 3:24 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: Storms return early, bringing back the threat of strong winds. This first round looks to stick around until the early afternoon hours. That should still give some of us a chance to heat up into the upper 80’s. With all of the humidity returning, it’ll feel close to 100 in some spots. TONIGHT: Another

Tracking rounds of storms, flooding potential

June 23, 2021 4:20 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear with lows in the upper 60s to around 70. TOMORROW: Showers and storms likely in the morning. Some could bring heavy rain and gusty winds. Dry during the day with highs in the upper 80s to around 90. Heat index between 92-94 degrees. EXTENDED: A complex of thunderstorms is