Posts Tagged ‘rain’
Severe storm leaves damage behind
A strong storm rolled through Monroe County and surrounding areas early Wednesday evening, leaving evidence of its power behind. A brief tornado warning was issued shortly before 5:30 p.m., and…
Read MoreTorrential rain leads to flooded local roadways
Heavy rainfall late Friday night into early Saturday morning resulted in flooded roadways throughout Monroe County. Emergency personnel were called to the area of Bluff Road at KK Road for…
Read MoreRain-covered roads result in multiple crashes
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded with Monroe County EMS about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash at Route 3 and just north of Kaskaskia Road. Both vehicles, a…
Read MoreFlash Flood Warning issued as county road closures mount
UPDATE as of 8 a.m. Saturday: All Monroe County roads that were closed Friday due to flash flooding are back open Saturday morning, per the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and…
Read MoreChance for severe weather tonight
According to the National Weather Service, there’s a slight possibility for strong to severe thunderstorms tonight into the early morning hours for the STL metro area, including Monroe County. No…
Read MoreHeat Advisory and Severe Weather Potential
Today will bring hot summer temperatures, with a strong possibility for heat index readings of 100+ degrees. Actual temps will likely reach the mid 90’s. The National Weather Service will…
Read MoreInjury crash Friday evening in Columbia
A man was transported to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash in the steady rain on Route 3 northbound at Wedgewood Lane in Columbia shortly after 6 p.m. Friday.…
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