Two poll workers among those killed in Missouri's Election Day flooding

Election Day 2024: Millions go to the polls to vote

After an election season marked by concerns about disinformation, foreign influence and troubling threats to election workers and voting systems, Election Day went relatively smoothly across the country, with only scattered disruptions and delays. FOX’s LiveNOW presenter Stephanie Couiegnoux spoke about this with political analyst Richard Gordon.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Tuesday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed an Executive Order activating emergency operations in response to flooding and severe weather in parts of the state that have killed at least five people.

According to FOX Weather, the storms and flooding have killed several people, including two poll workers.

Election workers were on their way to work at a polling place when they were swept away by flooding in southwestern Missouri. local news channel KY3.

“As several areas in Missouri have already been impacted by this week’s storms and heavy rainfall, we want to ensure that state resources are available should further disruptions or damage occur,” Parson said in a statement. “This action allows the state to be better prepared and ready to assist our communities with response and recovery. We urge Missourians to follow the guidance of local authorities and emergency managers, use extra caution on the roadways and never drive in floodwaters.”

Polling stations are closed due to the flooding. Parson said if you are a registered voter in the city or county of St. Louis and do not have access to your polling place, you can cast your vote at any official polling place in the city or county, depending on the jurisdiction in which you are registered.

St. Louis receives record rainfall

St. Louis International Airport has broken several rainfall records. As of Tuesday morning, the airport had already received 3.25 inches of rain, surpassing the previous daily record of 1.62 inches set in 1956.

Flooding in St. Francois County, Missouri. (Credit: Bismarck Fire Protection District)

The unprecedented rainfall also set a new record for the highest 24-hour rainfall total in the month of November. With more than 7 inches of rain since Monday, the airport shattered the previous record set on Nov. 18, 1921, of 1.25 inches.

The nearly 12 inches of rain in a 24-hour period caused Deer Creek to overflow its banks, flooding major streets in Maplewood, Brentwood and Webster Groves. FOX 2 in St. Louis reported.

The flood forced the Brentwood School District to cancel classes Tuesday due to power outages and flooding.