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Historic Flooding in St. Louis Leaves Flooded Streets, Residents Fleeing

St. Louis, Missouri, USA—May 28, 2019: The city is situated beside the Mississippi River, the second-longest river in the North American continent. Tourists can ride paddleboats down the river.

When more than 8 inches of rain fell on St. Louis, at least one person was killed. Thunderstorms formed in Missouri overnight Monday through Tuesday morning, causing widespread flash flooding that stranded motorists and forced residents to flee their homes in St. Louis. According to Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson, one person died after being rescued… Continue reading Historic Flooding in St. Louis Leaves Flooded Streets, Residents Fleeing