South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Gephardt tours flood damaged area

Gephardt tours flood damaged area

August 12, 2019

By Bill Milligan Editor Originally published June 3, 1993 Congressman Richard Gephardt, D-MO., met with residents of flooded regions of the Meramec River Friday to discuss relief options and survey...

The Alabama Avenue Bridge, at the intersection of River City Boulevard and Lemay Ferry Road, is inaccessible as floodwater from the River des Peres continue to rise Thursday, May 30. 8,000 feet of sandbag were put in place along the River des Peres to mitigate flooding of nearby homes in South County and south St. Louis city.

South County flooding victims are cleaning up, waiting for a disaster declaration

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter August 7, 2019

Although the flood waters along the River Des Peres have receded, residents in Lemay and other parts of South County are still trying to clean up the aftermath of near record-setting floods that affected...

Trade off: Flooding upsets life along Meramec

Trade off: Flooding upsets life along Meramec

August 5, 2019

Photo caption: Residents of Club City have been boating home since rains began. Pictured above is Club City resident Ron Voyles. Photo by Bill Milligan. By Bill Milligan Editor Originally published...

The Alabama Avenue Bridge, at the intersection of River City Boulevard and Lemay Ferry Road, is inaccessible as floodwater from the River des Peres continue to rise Thursday, May 30. 8,000 feet of sandbag were put in place along the River des Peres to mitigate flooding of nearby homes in South County and south St. Louis city.

Trakas to hold town hall for flood victims today

June 27, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com St. Louis County residents whose homes have been flooded by the recent round of Mississippi River flooding, especially in Lemay, will get...

The intersection of River City Boulevard and Lemay Ferry Road is closed after being submerged by flood waters from the River des Peres Thursday, May 30. The Mississippi River, which backs up into the River des Peres, is expected to crest Saturday, June 8, at nearly 46 feet, about 4 feet lower than the record set in 1993. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Here are all the South County road closures caused by flooding

June 7, 2019

This is a breaking story and will be updated with new developments. St. Louis County and state officials are closing roads across South County due to near-record flooding along the Mississippi River this...

County Executive Sam Page sandbags Tuesday in Bellefontaine Neighbors, with the help of volunteers.

FLOODING: Mississippi River forecast to reach second-highest level; South County residents evacuated

June 7, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The Mississippi River will crest later than originally expected and at levels lower than the 1993 flood, but some South County residents have...

MoDOT closes River City Interstate 55 exit for flooding, sandbagging

MoDOT closes River City Interstate 55 exit for flooding, sandbagging

May 30, 2019

The Missouri Department of Transportation closed the Interstate 55 North exit to Carondelet and River City boulevards Thursday to allow for sandbagging efforts along the River des Peres. Crews closed...

Pictured above: A map of current identified, unfunded stormwater problems in St. Louis city and St. Louis County. MSD expects that they can resolve all current issues within the next 30 years if Prop S passes. Image courtesy of MSD.

MSD proposes restarting ‘impervious fee,’ now with voter approval; Sullivan is on fence

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter March 27, 2019

Voters in the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District will consider Proposition S for Stormwater to address local and regional flooding and erosion on the ballot Tuesday, April 2. If approved by voters,...

MSD to hold info session on Prop S March 6

MSD to hold info session on Prop S March 6

March 1, 2019

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District is proposing to tackle flooding and erosion by adding a new charge to the bill of every customer, including nonprofit entities and those with septic systems. The...

MSD wants new stormwater fees in April election

MSD wants new stormwater fees in April election

February 19, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District is proposing to tackle flooding and erosion by adding a new charge to the bill of every customer,...

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