Throughout the United States, flooding produces a heavy financial and deadly toll. The Joint Economic Committee reported in 2024 that flooding costs between $179.8 and $496 billion each year. In July, 135 people died from flooding in Texas where the Guadalupe River surged 26 feet in 45 minutes. The calamity impacted 15 counties, with damage and economic loss estimated to be between $18 and $22 million.Missouri knows all too well about the damage that can result from flooding. While the Show-Me State does not have a coastline, it consistently ranks among the top states at risk for flooding. The Missouri
