MoDOT traveler information map as of 1:54 p.m. Wednesday
Drivers are being warned that some state routes are expected to close in the next few days as heavy rains move into the area.
The Missouri Department of Transportation said recent heavy rains have already washed out culverts over small streams causing road closures in some areas. It said the already saturated creeks and streams are expected to rise with flash flooding conditions across the state over the next few days.
More than 30 roads are closed across the state including several in Buchanan County. MoDOT said it expects the number of road closures to increase.
Current road closures are posted on the MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map, located at http://www.modot.org/.
An inmate serving a 20-year sentence for manufacturing marijuana died in custody Wednesday morning.
According to the Crossroads Correctional Center, Donald Gilligan, 50 died of apparent natural causes at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday.
Gilligan was serving a 20-year sentence for manufacture/produce or attempt to manufacture/produce less than five grams of marijuana in residence w/child or within 2,000 feet of school, college, school bus; keeping or maintaining a public nuisance; possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana; unlawful use of drug paraphernalia –amphetamine/methamphetamine from Putnam County.
Gilligan was was received in the Missouri Department of Corrections on Aug. 23, 2012.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – U.S. Route 59 in Atchison County opened this afternoon after closing due to continued flooding across Northwest Missouri, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Route 59 closed between U.S. Route 136 and Route TT on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2015, due to flooding at the Tarkio River, but was able to reopen this afternoon to all traffic. Though the sun is out in Northwest Missouri today, heavy rains are expected across central and southern Missouri through the end of the week. Motorists are advised to consult the Traveler Information Map athttp://www.modot.org/ for the most up-to-date information on all road closures. MoDOT encourages everyone to pay attention to barricades and Turn Around! Don’t Drown!
The following routes are closed until further notice:
Andrew County
Route 48 on the east side of Rosendale (One Hundred and Two River)
Buchanan County
Route H between Agency and Johnson Road (Platte River)
Route C between U.S. Route 36 and Easton Saxton Road (Platte River)
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED TODAY. SEVERE WEATHER IS NOT
ANTICIPATED.
THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
HEAVY RAIN ASSOCIATED WITH THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM BILL WILL
AFFECT AREAS JUST SOUTH OF THE FORECAST AREA THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING.
This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
ThursdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Flooding along many routes in the region is causing the Missouri State Highway Patrol to remind the public that flooding can be dangerous to both drivers and boaters.
Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent said yesterday, June 16, 2015, a man died after his car was swept away as he was attempting to cross a flooded roadway in Washington County.
The Highway Patrol reminds motorists to never drive through fast-moving water because even a small amount of fast-moving water can sweep a slow-moving vehicle off the roadway.
It said that if your vehicle becomes stuck in rising water, get out quickly and move to higher ground. Due to continuing rainfall, several areas in Missouri are experiencing flooding.
“For their safety and that of their passengers, drivers are reminded to stay alert while driving in areas known to flood,” Johnson said. “Barricades closing a roadway are there to protect you. Drivers must respect barriers or barricades put in place by MoDOT — it is extremely dangerous and a violation of state law to drive around them.”
The Patrol is also asking boaters across the state to take extra precautions when boating in flooded areas. Large amounts of rainfall cause rivers and lakes to become swollen. It said boaters should avoid operating in areas where lakes or rivers spill over the banks, erosion and damage can occur to flooded structures, docks, or water laden levees by boat wakes. If operation in these areas is necessary, the patrol said boaters should operate at idle speed so as to avoid causing a wake.
“Flooded rivers and streams with moving currents present some of the most dangerous situations a boater can encounter,” Johnson said. “Fast moving water can easily capsize or flip a boat—or personal watercraft—especially when combined with fixed objects such as trees and buildings. Boaters should avoid any operations in these swift flowing waters.”
Many lakes and rivers across the state have only seen routine increases in water levels. It is for the safety of the public and to minimize damage to property that the Highway Patrol requests boaters avoid waterways that have been impacted by the most severe flooding.
Several roads in Buchanan County have been closed due to flooding.
As of 8:40 a.m. Wednesday the following roads were closed:
Eastern District:
Mitchell Road
115th Road
Horn Road
Saxton/Easton Road
Kemmer Road
135th NE Road
123rd SE Road
112th SE Road
Rock Creek Road
Chestnut Street
Quarry Road
Western District
Old North Road (Between SW 60th & SW66th) down to one lane
Lower Dekalb Road
State Routes H & C continue to be closed.
Buchanan County Emergency Manager Bill Brinton reported the Platte River was at 26.37’ (moderate) and is near crest. Brinton said the county will continue to monitor roadways.
Saint Joseph police recovered a stolen vehicle early Wednesday morning in the back parking lot at Central High School.
Sergeant Brett Kelly says an officer doing a routine check at 3:51 am ran the plate and discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen in Cameron. The vehicle was not occupied. No arrests were made.
Cameron police detectives are continuing the investigation.
A Chillicothe woman escaped with minor injuries after a rollover crash in Livingston County Tuesday morning.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says Deborah Smith, 44, lost control of her SUV along Route-Z north of Blue Mound, Missouri at 8:20am. The vehicle left the roadway, went into a ditch and struck an embankment before it overturned serveral times.
Ms Smith was transported to Hedrick Medical Center with minor injuries.
The City of St. Joseph announced Tuesday that repairs are being made to a manhole in the 2500 block of Jules.
Work is expected to be completed in one week, weather permitting.
The city said because Jules is a oneway street for eastbound traffic crews plan to keep one lane open for the duration of work. However, if necessary crews will close tthe road to traffic.
The city said in the event a detour is necessary, traffic will be directed south on 25th street to Edmond, then east to Noyes Boulevard, then north back to Jules.
Game Camera Picture of Storm Monday Evening (Photo courtesy LCSO)
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to report damage to rural roadways after recent storms.
The office said the Livingston County Commission is looking for locations of damage across the county to see that proper repairs are made.
“Although LSCO staff has been checking rural roadways, we are asking the public for assistance on locations and even photos of any roadway damage,” said Sheriff Steve Cox. “We are concerned about damage to rural roadways due to the recent rain storms.”
The public can text or email photos and information to sheriffcox@gmail.com, message the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, or call the office at 660-646-0515 or 24-hour dispatch line at 660-646-2121.
Cox said the Sheriff’s office will forward information to the County Commission/Townships and/or MoDOT.
“Always be cautious when water is over a roadway” Cox said. “You cannot be certain how deep the water may be and there is possibility the roadway or tube could be washed out and hidden by the flood waters.”
