The area continues to assess damage caused by massive flooding Tuesday across Texas County that ripped apart roads and bridges, and left water in some homes.
Schools reopened their doors Thursday after many were closed for two days. Some districts said to expect school bus delays at the start and the end of the day.
Weather forecasters are monitoring rain that could fall on the area Friday night into Saturday.
Montauk photographs show magnitude of damage at area tourism attraction
Posted at 3:23 p.m.: After high waters tore through Montauk State Park, the trout destination will be forever changed. Damage is significant as recovery efforts begin.
The park is closed until further notice.
Water issues continue for Public Water Supply District No. 1 in Texas County
Posted at 2:52 p.m.: High water is causing problems for Public Water Supply District No. 1 in the Success and Roby areas. A line break is the apparent culprit near Boiling Springs.
The district issued a statement today: “We are sorry that the customers could not get through to us but our phone lines have been down for the last 2 days and just came back on last night. Our technicians have just checked the Boiling Springs area and the water levels have lowered enough that they can see the lines. They are now going to move the equipment into the area and the hope is that they can access the line for repair. I have spoken to many of the customers and have told them to act as if there is already a boil water advisory. I have already spoken with DNR and they know an advisory will be issued but until I get all of the information I can not announce the official advisory. As soon as we have more information I will update this post. Again, We are sorry for the inconvenience.”
Rainfall readings
Posted at 11:14 a.m.: Here’s a way to track the amount of rainfall received at various National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) sites in the area.
I-44 in Pulaski County reopens; detour traffic ends on U.S. 63 through Texas County
Posted at 5:46 a.m.: Both directions of Interstate 44 in Pulaski County between St. Robert and Rolla are open. The interstate was previously closed due to flooding until Wednesday night.
That’s good news for drivers on U.S. 63 through Texas County. On Wednesday, the highway was filled with traffic sent through the county on U.S. 63.
As of Wednesday evening, more than 80 roads across the state remain closed due to flooding. Travelers are advised to check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org for current conditions and routes to avoid.
Springfield station covers Texas County flooding, damage
Posted at 5:40 a.m.: Affiliates associated with CBS and FOX in Springfield were filming Wednesday afternoon in Texas County. Here is the report that focused on Mason Bridge and Highway 32 at Licking and Baptist Camp Access Bridge off Highway RA near Simmons.
