Much of central and eastern Missouri faces flood concerns as rivers and creeks are already flooding. “Parts of eastern Missouri south of St. Louis could get up to 9 additional inches of rain through Wednesday,” reports KSDK. “The Mississippi is at or approaching major flood stage in several communities. The Missouri River is also flooding, and many tributaries are rising.”
Just one inch of water in a basement—especially a finished basement—is enough to cause thousands of dollars in damages to your home and your contents.
Just how much would a flooded basement cost you? This interactive tool (from FloodSmart.gov) shows you what a flood in your home could cost, inch by inch.
