Married poll workers drown in Missouri floods on way to election site
A Missouri couple died on Tuesday in flash floods while driving to a voting site. They were two of five people who lost their lives in rising waters on Election Day.
Poll workers drown when their vehicle is swept away in flood, Missouri officials say
The couple, a 73-year-old woman and 70-year-old man, were driving in Wright County around 5 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, when their vehicle was swept away in flash flood waters from Beaver Creek, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Details Emerge About 2 Poll Workers Killed In Floodwaters: 'Terrible Loss'
A couple in their 70s from Manes, Missouri, died in a flood on their way to work the polls in the 2024 presidential election.
Flooding in Missouri Kills at Least 4, Including 2 Poll Workers
The governor activated emergency operations procedures after the deaths on Tuesday after days of heavy rainfall, flash flooding and tornadoes.
Two Missouri poll workers die in election day flash floods
Counties across Southeastern Missouri saw an average of 4 to 6 inches of rain overnight with highs around 10 inches. This has led to flash flooding, which led to the death of a couple on their way to work the polls.
2 poll workers among 5 dead in Missouri Election Day floods
The bodies of two poll workers, who were among the five people killed in Missouri after flash floods swept through the state, were discovered early Wednesday
Flash flooding kills five in Missouri, including two poll workers
Flooding caused by torrential rain in Missouri has killed at least five people, including two poll workers. Up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) of rain fell over two days in parts of Missouri, leading to widespread flooding and dozens of water rescues. It was part of a storm system that also spawned tornadoes in Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Poll workers among 3 killed in Election Day flooding in Missouri
At least three people were killed Tuesday after torrential rainfall led to flash flooding in central and eastern Missouri, impacting transportation and making it challenging for some voters to reach their polling place.
Flash floods swamp roads, kill 2 on Election Day in St. Louis region
At Lambert airport, the National Weather Service said 3.6 inches of rain had fallen between midnight and 8 a.m. Rains should move out of the St. Louis area by the
Flash floods in St. Louis area lead to road and polling place closures
Heavy rain is causing flash flooding in the area. Many roads are shut down, and some schools are canceling classes because of high water in the streets. A polling place located in Eureka also closed Tuesday due to flooding.
5 dead after Election Day floods drench St. Louis region
Historic flooding throughout the St. Louis region ended the lives of at least five people, officials confirmed to 5 On Your Side on Tuesday. The deaths started Monday afternoon when a car driven by a 66-year-old man was swept away in Iron County.
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2 poll workers die after vehicle swept off highway in floodwaters: Officials
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Missouri sues to block Justice Department from sending poll monitors
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