(AP) – Missouri officials say more than 1,200 primary homes were
badly damaged or destroyed in the spring flood, and total damage reached nearly
$90 million.State Emergency Management Agency Recovery Division manager Ron Broxton said
during a conference call with reporters on Thursday that home damage in 37
counties cost $28 million. Public facilities in 46 counties suffered damage
estimated at $58 million.
badly damaged or destroyed in the spring flood, and total damage reached nearly
$90 million.State Emergency Management Agency Recovery Division manager Ron Broxton said
during a conference call with reporters on Thursday that home damage in 37
counties cost $28 million. Public facilities in 46 counties suffered damage
estimated at $58 million.
The state expects a determination soon on a request for a federal disaster
declaration.
Torrential rains in late April and early May led to historic flood levels in
some places. Missouri Director of Public Safety Drew Juden says record flood
levels were reached at locations on 12 rivers.
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