Study estimates more Missourians vulnerable to flooding than previously believed
Nearly half a million Missourians are vulnerable to damage from heavy rainfall and river flooding, according to a new report.
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Federal flood insurance policy could feel ripple effects from Harvey
Although floods are the country’s most common natural disaster, a only 5 million properties have federal flood insurance.
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Floods stoke worry about coal ash sites along state’s rivers
Though recent flooding caused significant damage in parts of Missouri, some residents are more concerned about the risk posed to reserves of toxic coal ash at power plants along the state’s rivers.
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Flooding hampers transit, forces businesses to adjust as rain persists
Transportation by road, rail and river has been disrupted and businesses are bracing for flooding that could eclipse levels seen in late 2015 as heavy rain continues across much of Missouri.
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Forecast calls for ‘prolonged agony’ as floods close highways and schools, force evacuations
A series of heavy rains over the weekend was more than some of the state’s rivers and tributaries could take, with water rising into homes, businesses and across highways, closing roads and canceling classes.
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