ST. LOUIS — Heavy rains overnight led to dangerous flash flood conditions for the southern portion of the St. Louis area Friday. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood emergency for portions of Reynold and Iron counties in Missouri. The NWS said between 8 and 12 inches of rain have fallen in the area…
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