“One-In-500-Year” Flood Event Just Devastated Kansas City
Parts of Kansas City woke up under water this morning — literally. After an unprecedented downpour, certain areas of the city received more than 10 inches of rain in just 12 hours, triggering what meteorologists are calling a “once-in-500-year” flood event. Floodwaters surged through homes, overtook vehicles, and submerged streets throughout the night. Emergency responders…