A person drowns inside a car after severe flooding in St. Louis
Chief of the St. Louis Dennis Jenkerson reveals that one person died from a historic downpour in St. Louis caused severe flooding, every CNN. The sheriff said “about eight and a half meters” of water trapped people inside a vehicle in the western part of the city.
A resident called the authorities, saying someone might be inside the flooded car. Rescuers checked the vehicle and found the man after the water began to recede. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the person, whose identity has not been released, died around 10:30 a.m. However, it is not clear how long they were in the car before they died.
Record rainfall in St. Louis and surrounding areas
According to the local National Water Service, St. Louis saw 7.68 inches of rain in the six hours after it began pouring in at midnight on Tuesday. This rainfall is greater than the typical 7.31 inches the city receives in July and August combined. To break it down even further, the drop in precipitation during the first 12 hours is about 25% of the region’s annual rainfall.
A historic morning in the St. Louis. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this catastrophic flood. Here are some facts that put this precipitation into historical perspective. #mowx #stlwx pic.twitter.com/jUtOGl8ioq
– NWS St. Louis (@NWStLouis) July 26, 2022
Local shop KSDK reports that many drivers have been saved from roads, highways and even homes. Roads along I-70 north of St. Louis is said to be the city’s leading cause of flood concerns. On Tuesday, the sheriff of the St. Louis said firefighters had about 70 aided in rescuing civilians.
“While we hope the worst is behind us, we want to keep the public informed,” the St. Louis, Heather Taylor said. “The highways are mostly open. Avoid the highway if you can. That’s very important with this downpour… Portions of Highway 70 are, I believe, all clear, but they may be closed due to additional rainfall. “
Footage of the aftermath of record-breaking rain goes viral on social media
Below is a summary of the top 5 hurricanes reported for the total amount of rain we’ve received in the region so far, and it’s still raining in these areas. If you have measurements you’d like to share, please send us your location, total rainfall, and time. #STLwx #MOwx #ILwx pic.twitter.com/Qw7jm7tArZ
– NWS St. Louis (@NWStLouis) July 26, 2022
However, it is the state of Missouri that is suffering from this rain. NWS St. Louis reported that certain areas received 10-12 inches of rain early this morning. About 2.2 miles north of St. Peters, 12.34 inches, recorded at 8 a.m. In addition, a mile northeast of O’Fallon saw 10.05 inches at 6:17 a.m. local time.
Check out footage from the local news and people experiencing the downpour and its aftermath.
🔴 WE, MISSOURI:#VIDEO AGING IN ST. LOUIS CITY!
Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in St. Louis in the night.#Speed #StLouis #Missouri #Flooding #Inundaciones #Innovation #Lluvias pic.twitter.com/MCPjYDfbqC
– loveworld (@LoveWorld_Peopl) July 26, 2022
Forest Park DeBaliviere Metrolink station flooded.
This is not normal. pic.twitter.com/V6toEsWm3M
– 10th STL Urban Regiment (@TonyInStLouis) July 26, 2022
This is what my street looks like now during the flood in St Louis pic.twitter.com/Nr2nSna0yg
– Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) July 26, 2022
Record flooding in St. Louis. These photos remind me of the photos I took to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Some of the hardest hit areas are predominantly black. @GovParsonMO
should have declared it a disaster area. #stlouisflood pic.twitter.com/E3sNERSzsZ– Chris Phillips (@maverickmedia1) July 26, 2022
Additional Rainfall & Isolated Floods Expected Tonight
And it looks like things could get worse, according to an update from NSW St. Louis. In a tweet, they announced that “widespread showers and storms” will hit the state starting tonight and through tomorrow. About one to two inches of rain will fall, but rainfall could be higher. Isolated flash floods may also occur.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast tonight to tomorrow morning, with 1-2 inches of rain and possibly higher locally. Isolated flash floods are possible for people who have received extreme rainfall totals. #stlwx #mowx #ilwx pic.twitter.com/8DNtghVOqV
– NWS St. Louis (@NWStLouis) July 26, 2022
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