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Cassville Inundated With Floodwaters Wednesday

Flooding in Cassville June 26, 2019
Table Rock Aerial Photography
Flooding in Cassville June 26, 2019
Flooding in Cassville June 26, 2019
Credit Table Rock Aerial Photography
Flooding in Cassville June 26, 2019

Flooding impacted about half of the city of Cassville late in the day Wednesday as several inches of rain feel in a short period of time.

Several roads in the town were closed, including Highway 37, and emergency workers performed four water rescues.  Multiple homes and businesses were affected.

A flood warning for central Barry County continues until 10:30 this morning.  According to the National Weather Service, this warning includes, but is not limited to these low water crossings:

  • Route Y at Flat Creek just northeast of Cassville.
  • Route C just south of Mcdowell.
  • Highway 39 at Flat Creek south of Jenkins.
  • Highway 39 at Flat Creek near Jenkins.
  • Route U, 8 miles east of Purdy.

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Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.