Wednesday, June 04, 2008

BREAKING NEWS: LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING IN CASS COUNTY MO



Numerous reports are coming in from the various Cass County communities of storm-related problems due to the on-going strong thunderstorms.

High water has closed southbound U.S. 71 south of Belton-Raymore. At 12:42am- a vehicle was trapped in high water north of J-Highway in Peculiar- but the driver escaped unharmed.

Police have confirmed considerable water over U.S. 71 north of J highway.

Flooding is reported in Belton. "Numerous streets and bridges with water over them" was reported by police at 12:40am- evacuations were advised to residents in the 400 block of Park Avenue.

At 12:45am- a van is reported "stuck in high water on Y highway north of 195th Street.

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