MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop H Headquarters-3525 North Belt-St. Joseph, MO 64506


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jacob P. Angle
(816)387-2345, ext. 3847
H91014
September 10, 2014

EMPHASIS: Troop H--Rescue Efforts During Flash Flooding In Holt County


On September 9, 2014, at approximately 11:20 p.m., the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop H Headquarters, began receiving reports of water over Interstate 29 between the 86- and 88-mile markers. Shortly after the initial reports, Troop H began receiving reports of individuals trapped on top of their vehicles due to rising flash flood waters. Troop H officers along with the Missouri Department of Transportation, Missouri Department of Conservation, Holt County Sheriff’s Department, Andrew County Sheriff’s Department, and the St. Joseph Fire Department took decisive action and rescued eight motorist whose vehicles became disabled in the flash flood waters. Responding personnel utilized a Missouri Department of Transportation front end loader and road grader to enter the swift flood waters over Interstate 29 to rescue seven of the trapped motorists. A Missouri Department of Conservation boat was utilized to rescue an eighth motorist whose vehicle became disabled in the flash flood waters on Missouri Route N north of Mound City, MO. This multi-agency response and the decisive actions taken saved the lives of eight motorists during this flash flood.
On September 10, 2014, at approximately 6:39 a.m., Interstate 29 was re-opened for normal use. Motorists are encouraged to visit the Missouri Department of Transportation’s road closure map via the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s website www.mshp.dps.mo.gov for current road closures.
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