Raging Midwest Rivers Continue Record Rise Following Storm; At Least 16 Killed
FENTON, Missouri — Flooding from rainstorms blamed for at least 16 deaths threatened to worsen Friday, with many Midwestern rivers over their banks for more than a day already and the water level climbing.
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Parts of Missouri got a foot of rain over a 36-hour period this week, causing widespread flash flooding and swelling many rivers. Five deaths have been confirmed in Missouri and hundreds of people were forced from their homes. Many families will return to find their property badly damaged or destroyed.
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Our former assistant editor for the TPE was flooded out of her house in Rogersville.
