Flooding Archives

Heavy rains in other states are expected to cause flooding along the Missouri River

June 26, 2024 12:01 PM Morgan Buresh

Mid-Missouri should prepare for possible flooding along the Missouri River.

U.S. Army Corps, DNR discuss flood resilience study in Jefferson City

February 26, 2024 4:13 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources met to discuss the Lower Missouri Jefferson City spin-off study. The study comes after the Missouri River flooded in 1993, 2011 and 2019, leaving billions of dollars in damage to buildings and agriculture. Community Planner with

Boone County Office of Emergency Management gives safety tips ahead of potential flooding

August 1, 2023 4:45 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is giving a reminder to residents for flood safety tips as Mid-Missouri has the potential to experience flooding. The ABC 17 News Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for Tuesday night and Wednesday morning due to the potential for flooding. The Boone

Army Corps of Engineers signs cost-share agreement with state to study flood risk in Jefferson City

November 29, 2022 8:50 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The first major step was taken yesterday in a partnership that studies the flood risk in Jefferson City. The Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, and the state signed a cost-share agreement Monday for a study around mile 142 on the Missouri River. The study would offer flood risk and

Missouri special task force starts assessment in Florida

September 29, 2022 7:12 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) After driving 18 hours, a Missouri Task Force One specialty team began its assessment in Cape Coral, Florida. The team deployed Tuesday and Gale Blomenkamp — Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief — said they should be there 10 days or fewer. The team consists of one team leader, two small

Missouri utility crews prepare to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian

September 27, 2022 8:00 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. KMIZ. Power companies in Missouri are preparing to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian, and some crews have already packed up and left. More than 2.5 million Florida residents are under an evacuation warning as Hurricane Ian makes its way closer to the West Coast, according to CNN. Doug Colvin, director of Nixa utilities, said

Missouri Task Force 1 returns home after 14-day deployment in Kentucky

August 12, 2022 6:58 PM Kennedy Miller

The rescue team was sent to Kentucky at the end of July to help with disastrous flooding.

Missouri Task Force 1 heads back to Columbia after helping out during historic flooding in Kentucky

August 11, 2022 5:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Missouri Task Force 1 is on the way back to Columbia after they received their demobilization orders Thursday morning.

Multiple rescues reported amid flooding in St. Louis

July 28, 2022 4:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple agencies are reporting vehicles stalling and people trapped due to rising flood water in St. Louis. TRAFFIC ALERT: The following intersections/roads are now also closed: Goodfellow from Natural Bridge to Goodfellow Pl., Compton/Chouteau, Compton/Laclede, Vandeventer/Page, Skinker/Hodiamont, Forest Park/Kingshighway, Olive/Taylor, and Hwy 64 near Kingshighway. #STL— St. Louis, MO Police (@SLMPD)

Drought conditions continue in Mid-Missouri despite severe storms

July 26, 2022 9:04 PM Leila Mitchell

Although several areas throughout Mid-Missouri got some much-needed rainfall Tuesday, over half of the state is still experiencing a drought.

Flooded roads in Montgomery County expected to remain closed overnight

July 26, 2022 8:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

Part of Business 54 in Mexico was closed Tuesday afternoon because of continued flooding from overnight and morning rains.

Record rain leads to rescues in St. Louis area; Task Force 1 standing by

July 26, 2022 6:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMIZ) Record rainfall led to water rescues and closed roads Tuesday morning in the St. Louis area. The rainfall closed major roads including part of Interstate 70 in St. Charles County and led to rescuers evacuating residents in boats in some areas. Lanes were closed in both directions near Mid Rivers Mall

State offers guidance about how to prepare for potential severe weather in Mid-Missouri

May 25, 2022 5:51 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has released weather preparedness guidance for residents, as The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team tracks the potential for severe weather on Wednesday.

Mid-Missouri roads deal with flooding as more rain is expected Friday morning

May 6, 2022 6:19 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of Friday morning, MoDOT still lists multiple roads closed due to flooding in Camden, Maries, Morgan and Osage counties among others. The department Tweeted the updated closures Friday morning, advising drivers to check back in with the department for updates. Several Mid-Missouri roads are closed Friday as more rain is

MoDOT, Cole County close roads due to flooding

May 5, 2022 11:09 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation has closed parts of several roads in Mid-Missouri due to flooding. On Thursday morning, the department closed Highway 94 from Highway 19 to Rhineland, Missouri due to water over the road. The Missouri River east of Jefferson City is near flood stage at Hermann and near Chamois,

Water safety important this upcoming summer

April 15, 2022 6:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

First responders and meteorologists give the warning every spring when heavy rains move through Mid-Missouri – “turn around, don’t drown.”

Officials say levee repairs are almost complete after the 2019 flood destroyed them

March 29, 2022 7:58 PM Kennedy Miller

Officials say they just have two more levees to repair after a flood-damaged them back in 2019.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society to honor local Boy Scouts

March 25, 2022 7:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Congressional Medal of Honor Society named Columbia Boy Scouts Joseph Diener and Dominic Viet with the Citizen Honors Awards. Diener and Viet, both Boy Scouts from Troop 6 in Columbia, were selected following a national search for individuals and an organization whose service or act of heroism greatly distinguished themselves. The teenagers are being honored

Flooding expected throughout Mid-Missouri as storms roll in Sunday

October 24, 2021 5:21 AM Ben Fein

Mid-Missouri is bracing for a round of potentially severe weather, with flooding impacts widespread as rain is expected throughout the day Sunday.

Boone County officials report water over multiple roads Friday morning

July 16, 2021 6:01 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As rain continued to fall Friday morning, Boone County Joint Communications sent alerts about road impacts. Officials posted to Twitter shortly before 5:45 a.m. Friday, saying water was over the roadway on Clark Lane at the intersection with Dawn Ridge. BCJC asked drivers to use caution and avoid the area if possible.