US Politics | St Louis flash flooding sees residents trapped and homes submerged as ‘catastrophic’ deluge threatens lives
RECORD breaking rainfall caused widespread flash flooding across St. Louis on Tuesday. Multiple roads were closed, vehicles were left stranded and homes were submerged by ...life-threatening... high waters, authorities said. 
Twitter/@TonyInStLouisThe city of St Louis experienced a record-breaking rainfall on Tuesday '/ ' 
Twitter/@TonyInStLouisThe rainfall caused a widespread flash flood across the city '/ ' 
APRainfall of between six to 10 inches was reported overnight '/ ' 
KSDK5The heavy rain left several cars submerged in water '/ ' There were no immediate reports of injuries. But St. Louis fire Capt. Garon Mosby said: ...We're being overrun here.... Rainfall of between six to 10 inches was reported overnight, the National Weather Service said on Twitter. St. Louis recorded more than eight inches of rainfall Tuesday morning, surpassing the record of 6.85 inches from Aug. 20, 1915, the weather service said. Read more weather stories 
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PUPPY PATROL This is what you should do if you see a dog trapped in a hot car The rainfall was expected to wrap up by late morning, forecasters said. National Weather Service tweeted: ...Historic rainfall of 6 to 10 inches has caused widespread flash flooding and numerous road closures across the St. Louis Metropolitan Area this morning. ...Rain will continue for the next few hours before tapering off by 10 a.m. ...Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and early this evening across the southeast and east-central MO and southwest IL between 3-8 pm. Most read in The US Sun FASHION FIXES I'm a fashion expert - 2 mistakes which age you & tighter clothes are BETTER KIMYE RETURNS? Kim drops MAJOR hint she's back with Kanye after she shades boyfriend Pete Cheap style I'm a design pro - the no. 1 mistake which is making your home look tacky 'NOT HAPPY' Robin Roberts makes huge announcement saying she's 'leaving her happy place' DRESSING DOWN Paige Spiranac slammed by 'golf Karen' for her 'highly inappropriate outfit' CASHTASTIC Direct payments & rebates worth $1,500 fast approaching - are you getting cash? ...The primary threats are damaging winds to 60 mph and large hail to the size of quarters.... ...All Time Daily Rainfall Record at St. Louis Shattered. Through 7AM...8.06″ of rainfall has been observed.... The weather service called the floods ...dangerous and life-threatening, adding: ...Some locations may have totals in excess of 12 inches. ...Seek shelter if you are threatened by flooding. Never drive into flooded roads.... The St. Louis Fire Department said it was responding to stranded vehicles. Read More on The US Sun 
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'INTRUDER' ALERT Suspect trying to 'warn of alien & dragon battle got order from president' A stretch of Interstate 70 was flooded and closed in the St. Louis area. And rising waters threatened homes in the suburb of Ladue. 
Twitter/@NWSStLouisSt. Louis recorded more than eight inches of rainfall on Tuesday morning '/ ' 
Captain Garon P. Mosby/St. Louis Fire DepartmentThe National Weather Service called the floods ...dangerous and life-threatening' '/ ' 
APFirefighters had to rescue residents stranded on city streets '/ '
Twitter/@TonyInStLouisThe city of St Louis experienced a record-breaking rainfall on Tuesday '/ ' Twitter/@TonyInStLouisThe rainfall caused a widespread flash flood across the city '/ ' APRainfall of between six to 10 inches was reported overnight '/ ' KSDK5The heavy rain left several cars submerged in water '/ ' There were no immediate reports of injuries. But St. Louis fire Capt. Garon Mosby said: ...We're being overrun here.... Rainfall of between six to 10 inches was reported overnight, the National Weather Service said on Twitter. St. Louis recorded more than eight inches of rainfall Tuesday morning, surpassing the record of 6.85 inches from Aug. 20, 1915, the weather service said. Read more weather stories WEATHER ALERT Warning as 100m Americans hit by heatwave with alerts covering 20 states PUPPY PATROL This is what you should do if you see a dog trapped in a hot car The rainfall was expected to wrap up by late morning, forecasters said. National Weather Service tweeted: ...Historic rainfall of 6 to 10 inches has caused widespread flash flooding and numerous road closures across the St. Louis Metropolitan Area this morning. ...Rain will continue for the next few hours before tapering off by 10 a.m. ...Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and early this evening across the southeast and east-central MO and southwest IL between 3-8 pm. Most read in The US Sun FASHION FIXES I'm a fashion expert - 2 mistakes which age you & tighter clothes are BETTER KIMYE RETURNS? Kim drops MAJOR hint she's back with Kanye after she shades boyfriend Pete Cheap style I'm a design pro - the no. 1 mistake which is making your home look tacky 'NOT HAPPY' Robin Roberts makes huge announcement saying she's 'leaving her happy place' DRESSING DOWN Paige Spiranac slammed by 'golf Karen' for her 'highly inappropriate outfit' CASHTASTIC Direct payments & rebates worth $1,500 fast approaching - are you getting cash? ...The primary threats are damaging winds to 60 mph and large hail to the size of quarters.... ...All Time Daily Rainfall Record at St. Louis Shattered. Through 7AM...8.06″ of rainfall has been observed.... The weather service called the floods ...dangerous and life-threatening, adding: ...Some locations may have totals in excess of 12 inches. ...Seek shelter if you are threatened by flooding. Never drive into flooded roads.... The St. Louis Fire Department said it was responding to stranded vehicles. Read More on The US Sun FINDING FREEDOM Britney had secret solo LA hotel stay despite claiming she was in London 'INTRUDER' ALERT Suspect trying to 'warn of alien & dragon battle got order from president' A stretch of Interstate 70 was flooded and closed in the St. Louis area. And rising waters threatened homes in the suburb of Ladue. Twitter/@NWSStLouisSt. Louis recorded more than eight inches of rainfall on Tuesday morning '/ ' Captain Garon P. Mosby/St. Louis Fire DepartmentThe National Weather Service called the floods ...dangerous and life-threatening' '/ ' APFirefighters had to rescue residents stranded on city streets '/ '
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