Missouri State Emergency Management Agency

Is your area experiencing flooding? Not all flooded roads have closure signs. More than half of flood deaths occur when a vehicle drives into flood water. Don't risk your life or someone else's. Take flooded roads seriously! #TurnAroundDontDrown. @MoDOT: traveler.modot.org

‼️ There’s still a serious threat for dangerous heat through next week. ☀️ Don’t let your guard down when making your weekend plans & prepare accordingly. 🥵 Don’t wait until it’s too late to drink water & check on those who may be higher risk during periods of extreme heat.

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Late July is bringing dangerous heat and humidity for much of the U.S.🔥🌡️ Parents — it's critical to prevent more children from dying in hot cars. It's NEVER safe to leave a child alone in a vehicle: 🟡 Not if you're parked in the shade 🟡 Not if the windows are down 🟡 Not if…

3️⃣ @MoSEMA_ team members helped represent @MoPublicSafety at the Hire a Veteran Event in the State Capitol. Esperansa Matos, Tom Pickle, & Diane Petty have all previously served with the @USArmy. Thank you for your help today promoting our current job openings with @MO__Careers!

Earlier this week, Director Remillard & some of our SEMA team members met with @MissouriPSC staff to discuss how disaster response & recovery efforts are coordinated when public utilities are severely impacted. It was also a great conversation about future planning & resiliency.

Here's a look at the radar estimated rainfall from 6 am Thursday through 6 am today. The heaviest rain fell along an axis from Lexington, MO through Carrollton, MO. Flash flood warnings remain active across portions of the KC metro. Be careful on the roads this morning.

As you head out this morning, be sure to adjust your driving for the conditions in your area, and if you encounter a water-covered roadway, find an alternate route. You can check the most current road closures anytime at traveler.modot.org. 🚧🌧️ #KCTRAFFIC

Be extra cautious on your morning commute.

UPDATE: The far northern portion of the Flood Watch has now been extended through Friday evening. Thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain rates (2-4 inches/hour) expected mainly through tonight and Friday AM, with storm-total rainfall of 3 to 6 inches possible.

‼️ A swath of heavy rainfall is expected to impact western & NE Missouri. Dangerous flooding is possible, especially overnight as storms sweep the state. ⚠️ Pay attention to the forecast in your specific area this evening & heed local warnings! NEVER drive into flooded roadways.

Confidence is growing that thunderstorms may produce very heavy rain rates and localized flash flooding across northeast Missouri and west-central Illinois from late this afternoon through early tomorrow morning. #MOwx #ILwx #STLwx

Our Deputy Director, Terry Cassil, was among the 85 MO-TF1 members deployed to support search and recovery operations. The remaining 4 members of the team return later this week.

It was a warm welcome as Missouri Task Force 1 returned home safely from their Texas deployment today. Their specialized assistance has been recognized nationally and their efforts helped bring relief, recovery, and closure to the affected families. #motf1kerrtx

.@FEMA’s Public Assistance program is now avail to local gov’ts & qualifying nonprofits for the repair & restoration of damaged roads, bridges, & other public infrastructure as well as reimbursement of emergency response costs in Dade, Douglas, Ozark, Vernon, & Webster counties.

‼️⚠️As heat indexes top 100, take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses ‼️Stay in cool, air conditioned places during hottest times of day ‼️ Wear lightweight clothes, drink water, never leave kids or pets in vehicles, avoid strenuous activity. ‼️Check on elderly neighbors

Victims of the May 16 storms can access unemployment benefits! Stay informed and get the support you need. Learn more here: labor.mo.gov/news/press-rel… @MoSEMA_

We’re happy to help support our state agency partners be better prepared! Teamwork & exercising current plans is an important part of being able to provide critical services post-disaster.

Here’s a heads up! ⬇️

The 𝘥𝘰𝘨 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 are here. 🥵 All of Missouri is under a heat advisory until Thursday evening. With the dangerous heat and very humid conditions, please take precautions if you will be spending time outdoors. #mowx #WeatherAware