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Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 08:42:21 EST
Summary: Widespread flooding continues in the southern half of Missouri
Flooded conditions persisting from Springfield, Missouri trending northeast to the St. Louis metro area. Storm total rainfall amounts ranging 4 to 10 inches over the past 2 days.
A total of (6) fatalities have been attributed due to flooding, approximately 9,800 customers are without power, and the major interstate I-70 remains closed (both east and westbound) in parts of St. Charles County. It is likely Interstate-44 will be closed as well today in Pulaski County.
Thus far 13 period of record peaks have been documented and (4) gages have been damaged due to flooding.
Currently 6 crews (12 personnel) are deployed for continuing flood measurements. Many gages not accessible due to water over the road, (4) manned boats (and 1 remote boat) have been deployed today to assist with access and overflow measurements.
At least 13 sites will be flagged for high-water, a media release occurred yesterday along with a TV interview.