Just a bit of local rain has flooded local streets and put lives in danger this morning.
Moments ago, local TV watchers witnessed a heroic rescue given that a great deal of the Southland is submerged at the time of this writing.
And so, early this morning we are reminded that both the Kansas City grid and the sewer system, like a pair of emo twins during their freshman year away at college, can't handle even the slightest strain. Or whatever bad analogy works for you . . .
The point here . . .
ONGOING KANSAS CITY BAD WEATHER REVEALS EVEN MORE OLD AND BUSTED INFRASTRUCTURE!!!
There are a few more POWER OUTAGES reported, a great deal of the urban core is a puddle this morning AND don't expect any help getting those branches in city streets cleared.
Check the preliminary news roundup . . .
KMBC: Up to 7 inches of rain falls in KC metro causing serious flash flooding
Fox4: Two people trapped inside Coach’s Bar as Indian Creek floods around it
KSHB: Dangerous Flash Flooding Shuts Down Metro Roads
Fox4: Woman clings to rescue worker who pulled her from submerged vehicle
KCTV5: Heavy Rains & Storms Cause Kansas City Metro Flooding
WDAF: I-35 at Lamar shuts down: Water pooling on interstates and roads
KMBC: Heavy rains cause water rescue on 169 Highway at Briarcliff
KCTV5: Rescuers cut through roof of Coach's to save owners trapped by rising waters
Developing . . .