SEMA News Release

Governor Mike Kehoe is urging Missourians to avoid traveling in areas that experience heavy rainfall and flash flooding this weekend, as the State of Missouri deploys resources and personnel to respond to dangerous flooding.

“The National Weather Service is forecasting very heavy rainfall – possibly exceeding 10 inches in some localized areas – and dangerous flooding, particularly in southeast Missouri over the next two days,” Governor Kehoe said. “While we have activated the Missouri National Guard and our state team is positioning swift water rescue teams and other response assets, we urge all Missourians to follow their local weather forecasts very closely and avoid driving into flooded areas and areas known to experience flash flooding. Let’s protect ourselves and allow first responders to get emergency help where it’s needed.”

To view the full release from Governor Kehoe's office, click here. 

For more information, call 573-751-6294 or e-mail katy.linnenbrink@sema.dps.mo.gov