Family trapped on roof in KC flooding
Heavy rains led to extreme flooding in the Kansas City, MO metro area. Kansas City Police Department and Kansas City Fire Department had to conduct multiple rescues. A family of 7, and pet dogs, were stranded on a roof in Overland Park.
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Fire crews responded to the Willow Creek Apartments, located on W 99th Terrace between Wornall and Holmes Roads.
Water was reported to be rising up the back of the apartments and has flooded the complex's parking lot. Tenants have decided to shelter in place instead of being evacuated.
No injuries have been reported in the area. 19,627 metro utilities customers are without power.
Johnson County Emergency says businesses at 103rd and State Line were in danger in “becoming inundated” by Indian Creek. A flood warning was issued for Indian Creek.
The Creek is expected to crest at 28.6 feet, which is higher than July 27. It has already reached a record high of 18.3 feet.
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