Flash Flooding /tags/flash-flooding Flash Flooding en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:33:53 GMT City of Pacific faces Meramec River flooding but escapes worst-case scenario /health-science-environment/2024-11-08/pacific-missouri-meramec-river-flooding The flooding in Pacific followed historic rainfall earlier this week that caused flash flooding across St. Louis County, killing two people. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:33:53 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-11-08/pacific-missouri-meramec-river-flooding Brian Munoz Residents in Valley Park, Eureka and Pacific brace for Meramec River flooding /health-science-environment/2024-11-08/valley-park-eureka-pacific-meramec-river-flooding Community members are bracing for the Meramec River to crest Friday. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-11-08/valley-park-eureka-pacific-meramec-river-flooding Ulaa Kuziez At least two dead after flash flooding throughout St. Louis area on Election Day /news-briefs/2024-11-05/record-breaking-rainfall-flash-flooding-st-louis-election-day St. Louis broke a record for the most rainfall in a 24-hour period in November on Monday. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:12:33 GMT /news-briefs/2024-11-05/record-breaking-rainfall-flash-flooding-st-louis-election-day Kate Grumke, Lacretia Wimbley, Sarah Fentem University City residents say tiny forests could prevent floods along River Des Peres /health-science-environment/2024-07-31/university-city-residents-say-tiny-forests-could-prevent-floods-along-river-des-peres The micro ecosystems are popular around the world but haven’t gained footing in the St. Louis region. Some people hope they could lessen the impacts of floods. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:04:15 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-07-31/university-city-residents-say-tiny-forests-could-prevent-floods-along-river-des-peres Kate Grumke Heavy snowfall wallops Midwest, could bring drought relief and raise flood concerns /health-science-environment/2024-01-22/heavy-snowfall-wallops-midwest-could-bring-drought-relief-and-raise-flood-concerns As snowfall in the upper Midwest melts with rising temperatures, it will bleed into parched waterways in Iowa and beyond, helping restore stream flows decimated by drought. But, could also carry the risk of flooding downstream. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-01-22/heavy-snowfall-wallops-midwest-could-bring-drought-relief-and-raise-flood-concerns Brittney J. Miller The River Des Peres is a ‘gross smelly eyesore.’ It doesn’t have to be that way /health-science-environment/2023-12-20/the-river-des-peres-is-a-gross-smelly-eyesore-it-doesnt-have-to-be-that-way Many cities are already investing in nature-based solutions, such as removing pavement, building marshes and making room for rivers to flow. Now, St. Louis is looking to learn from Missouri’s neighbors in Dubuque, Iowa, on what the city can do with the River Des Peres. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-12-20/the-river-des-peres-is-a-gross-smelly-eyesore-it-doesnt-have-to-be-that-way Eric Schmid FEMA gives St. Louis region $7 million to buy out flood-prone properties /economy-business/2023-08-30/fema-gives-st-louis-region-7-million-to-buy-out-flood-prone-properties The money goes to buy out 11 properties in University City, Webster Groves and Ladue. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-08-30/fema-gives-st-louis-region-7-million-to-buy-out-flood-prone-properties Eric Schmid MetroLink gets $223 million in federal funding for upgrades and flooding repairs /government-politics-issues/2023-07-31/metrolink-gets-223-million-in-federal-funding-for-upgrades-and-flooding-repairs U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttiegieg said $196 million will go toward replacing 48 MetroLink light rail cars. The funding is one of the biggest grants MetroLink has received. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 01:43:08 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-07-31/metrolink-gets-223-million-in-federal-funding-for-upgrades-and-flooding-repairs Will Bauer Homes in St. Louis' floodplains need to be bought out to avoid future damage, advocates say /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-26/homes-in-st-louis-floodplains-need-to-be-bought-out-to-avoid-future-damage-advocates-say The St. Louis region experienced historic flooding one year ago, with effects that continue today. We discuss what’s been learned and done since then to prevent a repeat of such damage. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 22:15:35 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-26/homes-in-st-louis-floodplains-need-to-be-bought-out-to-avoid-future-damage-advocates-say Emily Woodbury Most of the Midwest is in drought. And there’s no simple way to get out of it /health-science-environment/2023-07-24/most-of-the-midwest-is-in-drought-and-theres-no-simple-way-to-get-out-of-it Changing rainfall amounts, soil conditions and river levels all complicate the situation, which kicked off with a stretch of dryness this spring. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:33:46 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-07-24/most-of-the-midwest-is-in-drought-and-theres-no-simple-way-to-get-out-of-it Eric Schmid