Kansas City Fire Department Responds to 23 Water Rescues During Overnight Storms

Heavy storms take a toll across metro area - The Examiner

By The Examiner staff Much of the metro area – although not Eastern Jackson County – remained under a flash flood warning late Thursday morning… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Heavy storms take a toll across metro area appeared first on The Examiner.

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Kansas City Fire Department responds to 23 water rescues during overnight storms

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Fire Department said it has responded to at least 23 water rescues Thursday morning due to a high volume of rain from overnight storms. According to KCFD, in the last 36 hours, the Kansas City metro received between 5 and 8 inches of rain, leaving many low-lying roadways flooded and people trapped in their cars. KCFD said they conducted 23 highwater rescues overnight through 8 a.m. at several locations. The de…

KCFD: 23 water rescues performed as overnight storms drench Kansas City area

The Kansas City Fire Department says it has responded to numerous water rescues because of the heavy rains from overnight.

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