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Another crest on the Missouri River at Jefferson City is expected late Tuesday. It’s also expected stay above moderate flood stage for a while at Glasgow.
The river stood at just over 25 feet at the capital as of early Monday. A crest is expected late Tuesday to hit just above 26 feet. Flood stage is 23 feet. The North Jefferson City levee holds back about 30 feet of floodwater.
The Missouri River appeared to break a record with its crest in Saint Joseph on Friday, even beating 1993 levels. Governor Parson has declared a state of emergency because of the flooding in northwest Missouri.
More from The Associated Press:
Kansas City residents are being asked to conserve water while the city’s utility is dealing with the aftermath of recent flooding along the Missouri River.
KC Water said Sunday the water in the river, which supplies drinking water to the city, remains murky and has been difficult to treat after the flooding.
The utility notified Missouri health officials Friday that it failed to meet standards for cryptosporidium in drinking water because the water quality of the Missouri River changed because of the flooding and high water levels.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources says it doesn’t consider the issue an emergency, but inadequately treated water can cause nausea, cramps, diarrhea and headaches.
KC Water officials expect water quality issues to be resolved once the Missouri River returns to normal levels.
