Wednesday, June 19, 2013

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Flash flood claims 2-year-old boy   

Anthony Smith, 51, of Versailles was eastbound on County Road 525 North west of Illinois Route 107 about 11 p.m. Saturday when his car was swept off the road.

MO 79 cleaned up and open to traffic after flooding   

MoDOT crews have reopened MO 79 in Pike County from Clarksville to Annada Thursday after being closed due to flooding.

MoDOT reopens U.S. 61   

Storms and flooding forced the second closure this year due to high waters.

Lee County to receive disaster reimbursement   

Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad has issued a disaster emergency proclamation for five additional counties, including Lee.

Flood waters cripple NEMO roads   

The Champ Clark Bridge has reopened, but there are still other roadways closed in northeast Missouri.

So far Illinois River not getting as high as it did in April   

Heavy rain has once again caused the Illinois River to rise to major flooding status in some areas between Beardstown and Grafton.

Pumping stations keep West Quincy dry   

The Mississippi River has continued to rise and brings with it an inconvenience for the West Quincy and Taylor area.

Powerful storms hit parts of Missouri   

The rough night of storms led Gov. Jay Nixon to declare a state of emergency late Friday after the storms that spawned tornadoes, damaging winds and heavy rain crossed Missouri from the southwest to the northeast.

Flood water expected to reach height it was at in April   

The Mississippi River is expected to reach 35.3 feet on Monday in Clarksville. That is the same level it got to back in April.

Hannibal trying to stay afloat   

See how one resident was prepared for the severe weather and flood conditions.

Act fast with a flooded basement   

Make sure you take action so you can avoid mold damage in your home.

Flood concerns divert Fishing for Freedom event   

Organizers are pulling the 3rd annual Fishing for Freedom event off the Mississippi River and plan to move it to Tri-State area lakes within 60 miles of Quincy.

Hannibal flood gates to go back in on Tuesday   

Marion County Emergency Management Director John Hark announced Monday afternoon that all five flood gates will be installed Tuesday morning.

Flooded streets and basements plague Memorial Day weekend   

The streets of Quincy looked more like rivers overnight after a thunderstorm packing massive downpours took its toll on the city.

Opening the KHQA Vault: Celebrating 60 years   

In September of 1953, KHQA made its mark on broadcast television, hitting the airwaves with its first newscast. In this fourth installment, we discuss KHQA Magazine and a world before social media.

You're smacking away fewer mosquitoes than you should be   

Mosquito numbers are below normal for this part of the season.

High water has caused a delay in the opening of beaches   

Two of the Mark Twain Lake public swimming beaches will be open later than usual because of the flood debris that needs to be cleaned up before the area opens to the public.

What to do about the Hannibal flood gates   

John Hark says the Hannibal floodgates will stay in for at least another week while the river starts a slow drop.

 

 

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