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The flooding in Pacific followed historic rainfall earlier this week that caused flash flooding across St. Louis County, killing two people.
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Community members are bracing for the Meramec River to crest Friday.
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St. Louis broke a record for the most rainfall in a 24-hour period in November on Monday.
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Outdated and poorly maintained sewage and stormwater systems have led to chronic sewage backups in communities across the country.
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The county will pay a consulting firm to create a science-based plan that would recommend ways to protect property and residents from extreme weather caused by climate change.
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Climate change-driven weather events are causing more damage and wear and tear to school buildings in Missouri, driving up districts’ property insurance costs.
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Extreme weather fluctuations jeopardize the lives and livelihoods of people in the Midwest region.
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Corn sweat is a summertime phenomenon that happens when the crop releases water into the air. It can add to humidity, but local scientists say it likely wasn’t the main force behind the late August heat wave.
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Water scarcity could threaten the Midwest as climate change puts pressure on water systems. With that scarcity, legal fights over water could become more common.
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The judge denied the coal plant owner’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit from the Sierra Club.