Flash Flooding

St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Clair County will receive more than $112 million in federal funding to help families recover from flooding and build resiliency for low- and moderate-income populations. Federal officials say the funding will help address the damage from recent floods and help the region prepare for future disasters.

“I can’t do anything,” a resident said. “My hands are tied.”

One month after record flash flooding hit St. Louis, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $33 million to help homeowners, renters and business owners recover.

While the area continues to recover from historic flash floods that damaged hundreds of homes, what can be done to reduce future damage will take years and a possible variety of solutions and funding.

The state is also offering a virtual multi-agency resource center for residents.

Five teams of Federal Emergency Management Agency staff members walked through neighborhoods in St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County on Wednesday. They are inviting people to register with the agency for possible flood assistance.

The approval comes just under two weeks after historic flash flooding hit the St. Louis area.

People in the St. Louis region are still reeling from the effects of flash flooding last week.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson formally requested federal assistance for people affected by devastating flash floods last week in St. Louis.

Residents and officials from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency say more support is needed.