Severe Weather Archives

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

Tipton storm damages homes, takes out electricity

July 8, 2022 8:05 AM Meghan Drakas

Storms ripped through Tipton in the early morning hours Friday leaving residents to wake up to damage.

Boone County Commission funds five more outdoor warning sirens

July 5, 2022 5:15 PM Matthew Sanders

The commission approved more than $172,000 to spend on the project during its regular meeting Tuesday, according to commission documents.

Ameren Missouri crews restore power to nearly all Audrain County customers

June 17, 2022 6:18 AM Zachary Farwell

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) 7:15 a.m. update: Ameren Missouri has nearly restored the power to all customers in Mexico. The utility provider’s outage map shows nearly a dozen outages are affecting about 20 customers. That’s down from more than 2,120 customers reported earlier Friday. Ameren Missouri outage map 7:10 a.m. update: The Mexico Public Safety

WATCH: Strong storm moves through Columbia

May 31, 2022 4:49 PM ABC 17 News Team

A strong storm moved through part of Boone County on Tuesday afternoon, dropping heavy rain and hail.

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.

Organizations reflect on three years of recovery efforts on the anniversary of the tornado that hit Jefferson City

May 22, 2022 7:35 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marks three years since a tornado touched down in Jefferson City in 2019 causing destruction to hundreds of homes and several businesses. The EF3 tornado hit Jefferson City on May 22, 2019 and for many, it’s hard to forget the tornado that tore through parts of the city. “I just remember everyone

Storm blows roof off Phelps County business

May 19, 2022 4:05 PM Matthew Sanders

A strong storm touched off a tornado warning and took out power to hundreds of rural cooperative members in south-central Missouri on Thursday afternoon.

Weather Alert Day: Storms could bring hail, strong winds, and heavy rain late tonight

May 16, 2022 4:42 PM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the threat of strong to severe storms overnight Tuesday through Wednesday morning.

Weather Alert Day: Severe threat winding down this afternoon

May 14, 2022 11:18 AM Nate Splater

Storms expected to spread into Mid-Missouri by early afternoon.

Officials remind residents of safe practices, ahead of potential severe storms Sunday

May 15, 2022 4:31 AM Ben Fein

Officials from departments such as MODOT, are reminding drivers on how to stay prepared for driving severe weather, as Missouri is expected to see significant storms.

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,

Weather Alert Day: Isolated severe thunderstorms possible tonight

May 1, 2022 12:39 PM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of severe thunderstorms on Monday evening. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main concerns Monday evening into the overnight hours. Monday afternoon Update: Showers have developed and will continue over the next few hours, with a break before

Marshall airport recovering this weekend from storm damage

April 30, 2022 8:41 PM Chanel Porter

MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) Severe storms swept through the Midwest Friday causing a roof to be torn off at the Marshall-Odell Municipal Airport. Justin Krause with Servpro was working on the building Saturday and tells ABC 17 News crews that the team is working to restore it by Monday. The private airport has operations still open

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.”

Weather Alert Day: Severe storms with wind, hail, and tornadoes possible early Wednesday

April 11, 2022 4:20 PM John Ross

Tuesday Evening Update: A warm front has lifted north of Mid-Missouri bringing clouds more humid air to the region. As the front pushes farther north, temperatures will warm, and skies will start to clear which will boost temperatures even further. Despite temperatures pushing into upper 70s to low 80s and dewpoints in the mid-60’s, a