Orange Barrel report for April 9
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Widespread flooding from recent severe weather has forced multiple road closures across southeast Missouri and western Kentucky, creating travel issues and raising concerns about damages.
In Missouri, Route P to Route 77 in Cape Girardeau County is closed due to high water. In Dunklin County, flooding has shut down Route E from College Avenue to Vandever Street in Kennett. In Butler County, Route N is closed between County Roads 243 and 231.
Kentucky has also seen extensive road impacts. In Crittenden County, KY-1917 at Wolf Creek is closed due to flooding. Livingston County officials reported high water has shut down KY 917, also known as Tucker Temple Road. In Graves County, KY-348 is impassable near the McCracken-Graves County line, while KY-295 in Lyon County is closed near the entrance to U.S. 62.
High water has been reported in nearly every county across western Kentucky, with many areas experiencing both road closures and storm-related damage. Officials have not provided a timeline for when repairs wi
