Flooding in Missouri Kills at Least 5, Including 2 Poll Workers NYT | Top Stories By: Sara Ruberg and Jesus Jiménez 6 November 2024 at 22:59 The governor activated emergency operations procedures after the deaths this week following days of heavy rainfall, flash flooding and tornadoes. © Missouri State Highway PatrolRescue workers searched for people who had been swept away in their vehicles on Tuesday in Wright County, Mo., after several days of heavy rain.