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Car stuck in flood waters along West Route K by Katy Trail on June 26, 2021 — Leila Mitchell

By Meghan Drakas

June 26, 2021 10:46 AM

Published June 26, 2021 4:55 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo.

According to Boone County Office of Emergency Management, a flash flood warning is issued until 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Multiple areas of Boone County are still underwater and as of 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, MoDOT reported 206 roads closed in the state due to flooding. You can find a link to their Traveler Map here.

West Route K Water Rescue on the morning of June 26, 2021

One water rescue along West Route K along Katy Trail Saturday morning was successful. The rescue was completed around 4 a.m. after the individual driving the car believed he was driving onto a gravel road but instead went into the water. Fire crews on scene said they believe the car is stuck in four to five feet of water.

Car stuck in four to five feet of water Saturday morning along West Route K - June 26, 2021

Wilson's Fitness Parking lot off of Forum in Columbia - June 26, 2021

Old Plank Rd. and Bethel Cartridge Rd. on June 26, 2021

Wires can be seen on the ground at Old Plank Road and Bethel Cartridge Road on Saturday morning. The area is blocked off by caution tape to warn drivers.

ABC 17 News crews got video of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park on Friday night and saw fast flowing floodwaters.

Rock Bridge State Park on June 25, 2021

Check back for more updates and tune into ABC 17 News at 6 a.m. for full weather coverage.

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